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A chilling series of discoveries across the capital has left residents shaken after dismembered human body parts were recovered from multiple locations, including Motijheel, Nayapaltan, Baitul Mukarram and near Kamalapur Railway Station. Police have since arrested a man in connection with the killing, identifying him as Shaheen, the roommate of the victim, Obaidullah, a resident of Shibpur in Narsingdi. The arrest information was disclosed at a press briefing held on Sunday at the media centre of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Minto Road. Man dies in AC explosion in Old Dhaka A Crime That Unfolded in Fragments According to investigators, Obaidullah was killed around 8pm on February 27 following a quarrel at the rented flat he shared with Shaheen on Kabi Jasimuddin Road in Motijheel. What followed has stunned even seasoned law enforcement officials. Police allege that the body was cut into seven pieces and dispersed across various parts of the city later that night. By 9pm, the accused had begun disposing of the remains, reportedly transporting them on a bicycle. The first discovery was made on Friday night, when a human leg was found in a polythene bag in front of the Scouts Bhaban in Kakrail. On Saturday morning, two severed hands were recovered near the gates of the National Stadium. Later, another leg was found close to Kamalapur Railway Station. Additional parts were subsequently retrieved from other areas mentioned by police. One part of the body remains missing. Schoolgirl stabbed to death in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh Motijheel Division Deputy Commissioner Harun-or-Rashid said the suspect was identified through CCTV footage showing him moving suspiciously with packages across different areas. “Based on video evidence and subsequent investigation, Shaheen was arrested,” he said. Motive and Investigation During interrogation, Shaheen reportedly confessed to the crime. Police said the dispute between the two men had stemmed from everyday tensions that gradually escalated. The accused also alleged repeated arguments involving what he described as immoral proposals, though investigators say the exact motive remains under scrutiny. Obaidullah worked in marketing for a homeopathic company, while Shaheen was employed at a hotel in Hirajheel. The two had been sharing accommodation in Motijheel for some time. Deputy Commissioner Harun-or-Rashid said some body parts were thrown from the Aminbazar–Salimpur Bridge, further complicating recovery efforts. Law enforcement agencies continue search operations to locate the remaining remains. Public Shock and Security Concerns The grisly nature of the crime and the scattering of body parts across some of the capital’s busiest commercial and transport hubs have triggered widespread alarm among residents. Areas such as Baitul Mukarram and Kamalapur Railway Station are typically crowded with commuters, traders and worshippers, amplifying the sense of unease. Security experts say the case underscores the growing reliance on CCTV surveillance in urban crime detection. In this instance, footage proved critical in tracking the suspect’s movements and piecing together the timeline of events. Legal proceedings against Shaheen are now underway. Police say further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir on Sunday said there is no reason for Bangladesh to be worried about fuel supplies despite growing instability in the Middle East following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran. The country currently has sufficient stock and there is no immediate concern, said the adviser when asked about the possible impact of the Middle East crisis on Bangladesh, particularly regarding fuel supplies. He came up with the information while talking to reporters after a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat. “At this moment, with the stock we have, there should not be any major problem. We had faced similar crises before. There may be some fluctuation in energy-related matters, but overall we are well prepared. There is no need to be overly concerned,” Kobir said.The top priority of the government is Bangladeshis living in the Middle East and assisting passengers waiting at airports, he added. Kobir also said that he personally visited the airport along with the aviation minister to oversee the situation as per the directives of the Prime Minister. “We are coordinating properly so that none of our citizens face distress—whether those waiting in the country or those abroad who may be worried due to the current situation in the Middle East,” the adviser said. PM enquires about Bangladeshis in Middle East amid Iran crisis He said Bangladesh wants de-escalation of the conflict through diplomacy and urged for peaceful resolution of the crisis. The adviser also said the government is assisting outbound workers whose visas may expire due to travel disruptions and is in contact with the diplomatic community of destination countries to address such issues.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday enquired about the condition of Bangladeshis living in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs, Humayun Kabir, met the prime minister at the Secretariat in the morning, said PM’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon. “The prime minister enquired about the condition of Bangladeshis in Middle Eastern countries in light of the developments in Iran and gave necessary instructions,” he said. Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei Rumon said the meeting also discussed the cancellation of many Middle East-bound flights and other related issues arising from the conflict. He said the prime minister is closely monitoring how stranded passengers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are being looked after. Rumon said the Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister and the State Minister are working in line with the prime minister’s directives. The state minister has been present at the airport since morning, while the Expatriates’ Welfare Minister has also been overseeing the situation. The additional press secretary said the prime minister arrived at his office at the Secretariat at 9:10am. As part of his day’s schedule, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu also met him. Rumon said the prime minister discussed post-earthquake disaster management and instructed the authorities to prepare an action plan to deal with such situations. After the meeting, Asadul Habib Dulu told reporters that the prime minister directed the authorities concerned to prepare one lakh volunteers in Dhaka to respond to post-earthquake emergencies. Later, the Power and Energy Minister also met the prime minister, the additional press secretary said.  

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has been admitted to a city hospital after he fell ill. “Sir (Khosru) felt unwell yesterday (Saturday) and was admitted to United Hospital in Gulshan,” his personal assistant Shahiduzzaman said on Sunday. He said Khosru’s condition has improved and he is feeling much better today (Sunday). “Sir is now under close observation by doctors,” Shahid said. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, a member of the BNP Standing Committee, was elected from the Chattogram-11 constituency in the 13th parliamentary election. He was sworn in as a cabinet member of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on February 17.

A 15-member delegation of Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) submitted the commission’s Annual Report 2025 to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban Sunday noon Press Secretary to the President Md Sarwar Alam briefed reporters following the meeting. During the meeting, PSC Chairman Professor Dr Mobasser Monem briefed the President on various aspects of the annual report and the overall activities of the commission. The President urged the commission to implement the roadmap formulated by the PSC to complete the BCS examination process within one year. PSC secretary and secretaries of the President’s Office were also present.

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud on Sunday said the elections to the city corporations will be held following the by-elections after Ramadan. “We hope the city corporation elections will be held shortly after the month of Ramadan. Before that several by-elections will be held. The schedules (for the by-polls) have already been announced. Those polls will be held in due time,” he said. The Election Commissioner made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the annual general meeting and election of the Reporters Forum for Election and Democracy (RFED) held at the media centre of Nirbachan Bhaban in the city's Agargaon area. He said the Election Commission will remain busy throughout the year and also for the several coming years due to a series of upcoming local government elections. Masud said the EC has a legal obligation to conduct free and fair elections while the responsibility for enacting election-related laws lies with Parliament. He also said the Commission is awaiting Parliament’s decision on whether local government elections will be held with political party symbols. The Election Commissioner said the recently held 13th parliamentary election and referendum were conducted peacefully. Masud called upon journalists to perform their duties impartially while doing constructive criticism of the Election Commission’s activities.  

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the authorities concerned to keep 100,000 volunteers ready in Dhaka to deal with any potential earthquake situation. Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu disclosed this while talking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday after a meeting with the Prime Minister. The minister said the Prime Minister gave several instructions in view of the recent increase in earthquake incidents. “He (PM) has instructed us to prepare 100,000 volunteers in Dhaka city following the same model we have in the coastal areas,” Dulu said. The minister said the Prime Minister also directed the authorities to identify open spaces, including playgrounds and schools in Dhaka, to relocate people during emergencies. The Prime Minister instructed the ministry to ensure quick procurement of necessary equipment and work with other ministries to build public awareness, he said. “We will work on these issues and sit again on the 11th to review the follow-up,” the minister added. Asked about the country’s rescue capacity in the case of a major earthquake, Dulu said the discussions were aimed at capacity building. “So far, the equipment we have procured has been handed over to the Armed Forces Division and some to the Fire Service,” he said. On long-term disaster management planning, the minister said there is a 180-day plan in place. “We will implement whatever falls within our jurisdiction,” he added. Regarding the removal of risky high-rise or vulnerable buildings in high-risk zones under Rajuk, the minister said, “Yes, it is within our purview. Where it involves the Ministry of Housing and Public Works, we coordinate and work together,” he said.

A Narsingdi court on Sunday placed seven people, including the prime accused, on an eight-day remand in a case filed over the rape and murder of a teenage girl in Narsingdi district. Narsingdi Judicial Magistrate Md Mehedi Hasan passed the order when police produced them before the court with ten-day remand prayer for each. Earlier, Omar Kaiyum, the investigating officer of the case, produced them before the court with a 10-day remand prayer. Police arrested Nur Mohammad Nura, the prime accused in the case, from Mawna Intersection in Gazipur on Saturday. Meanwhile, police also arrested Hazrat Ali, another accused in the case, from Gouripur upazila of Mymensingh district on the same day. So far, seven out of the nine accused in the murder case have been arrested. Police on Friday arrested five accused from different parts of Narsingdi district. A 15-year-old girl, who was reportedly abducted by several young men in the presence of her father, was found dead in Madhabdi upazila of Narsingdi district on Thursday. A case was filed against nine people in this connection.  

Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Sunday said that the cancelled Dhaka-Madinah and Dhaka–Jeddah flights will depart Hazrat Shahjalal Airport around 4 pm and 7 pm respectively on Sunday. The national carrier announced the revised flights schedule that were cancelled on February 28, said a press release of the airline. Passengers have been advised to reach the airport in time to complete all required formalities before departure. Earlier on February 28, a number of flights of different Middle Eastern countries including Jeddah, Madinah were cancelled as several Middle Eastern countries closed their airspace amid rising regional security concerns following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.  

US-Bangla Airlines flights to Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Muscat in Oman will operate as per the schedule Sunday. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport at least four hours before their flight and collect boarding passes from the US-Bangla Airlines check-in counters, said a press release. Meanwhile, considering the ongoing situation in the Middle East, US-Bangla Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, as well as Doha in Qatar. Airline authorities said they will contact affected passengers once flights to the UAE and Qatar resume. For information regarding US-Bangla Airlines flights, passengers can contact 13605 or 01777777800-806, it added.