Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Student Leader Detained After Confessing to Killing Hindu Officer
A student leader named Mahdi Hasan was detained in Bangladesh after he made a video where he admitted to killing a Hindu police officer named Sub-Inspector Santosh Chowdhury.
This happened during a time of great violence and unrest in 2024.
In the video, Mahdi also threatened to burn down a police station.
Despite his confession, he might be released soon because the government has decided to protect people who were involved in similar acts during that time.
The video has raised many questions about the safety and order in Bangladesh.
Mahdi Hasan, a student leader, confessed to killing Sub-Inspector Santosh Chowdhury, a Hindu police officer, during the 2024 unrest in Bangladesh.
A viral video showed Mahdi Hasan boasting about the killing and threatening to burn down a police station.
Mahdi Hasan was detained on January 3, 2026, but is expected to be released on bail soon.
The killing took place on August 5, 2024, amid widespread violence and unrest in Bangladesh.
The government has granted indemnity to those involved in killing police officers during the 2024 upheaval, which may lead to Mahdi Hasan's release.
- Who
- Mahdi Hasan, a student leader, confessed to killing Sub-Inspector Santosh Chowdhury, a Hindu police officer.
- What
- Mahdi Hasan was detained after a viral video showed him boasting about the killing and threatening police officials.
- When
- The killing took place on August 5, 2024, and Mahdi Hasan was detained on January 3, 2026.
- Where
- The killing occurred at Baniachang Police Station in Habiganj district, Bangladesh.
- Why
- The killing was part of widespread violence and unrest in 2024, with Mahdi Hasan claiming responsibility in a viral video.
- Victim
- Sub-Inspector Santosh Chowdhury (also known as Shuvo)
- Location of Killing
- Baniachang Police Station, Habiganj district, Bangladesh
- Date of Killing
- August 5, 2024
- Suspect
- Mahdi Hasan
- Current Status of Suspect
- Detained but expected to be released on bail
- Viral Video
- Recorded inside Shayestaganj Police Station, Habiganj district
- Context of Killing
- Amid widespread unrest and violence in 2024
- Government Indemnity
- Granted to those involved in killing police officers during 2024 upheaval
