198 murders in Dhaka in 10 months: DMP

A total of one hundred ninety-eight murders have taken place in Dhaka city over the past ten months, according to Dhaka Metropolitan Police DMP.

DMP Deputy Police Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman gave the information while speaking to reporters on Tuesday, November 18.

He said, “Police are investigating the murder of Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria in Pallabi. One person has been detained over the incident. Once the remaining two involved are arrested, the whole matter will be known.”

He also said that no case has yet been filed by the family of the deceased.

Earlier, on Monday, November 17 at 6:40pm, Golam Kibria was shot dead at a hardware shop in Block C near the old Pallabi Police Station.

After the incident, CCTV footage showed three individuals wearing masks and helmets entering the shop and shooting from very close range. Golam Kibria tried to shield himself by holding a chair. Although others were inside the shop, none could stop the attackers.

The assailants fled after firing within just ten seconds.