In a significant success since the incident, which created much uproar in Bangladesh, the investigators concerned have successfully identified main shooter who killed youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. As public anger spills onto the streets in Dhaka, a judge has ordered Faisal Karim Masud (alias Daud Khan), the prime suspect, be banned from travelling overseas and his arrest warrant circulated nationwide.
The 32-year-old Hadi was a key speaker of the platform of activists group Inqilab Mancha and died in Singapore on September 13 with gunshot wounds reports bdnews24.com. His death has unleashed violent protests not only a diplomatic and security emergency as the country inches toward general elections later this year.
The Breakthrough: Identifying ‘Shooter Faisal’
The shooting has been traced for days by intense forensic investigation and review of city CCTV footage police have identified as Faisal Karim Masud. >Report of BanglaNews] Masud is rumored to be a former leader of the Chhatra League, the student wing of the Awami League party which was ousted in military coup on January 11.
What Investigators Found:
The Planning: Faisal reportedly told close associates the night before the attack of a “big event” and claimed that he would do something that would “shake up the entire country.”
The Execution: On December 12, along with another suspect Alamgir Hossain, Faisal reportedly shot Hadi in the head from a motorcycle that waylaid his auto-rickshaw in Bijoynagar before disappearing.
The Evidence: Police found the bike used in the attack – which was carrying a fake number plate—along with magazines and ammunition stashed near to Faisal’s family home.
Tighten the Noose: Travel Restrictions and Lookout Notices
On 21 December 2025, a Dhaka court issued an official travel ban on Faisal Karim Masud. The ban is enforced in all land, river and sea ports while his passport information (Passport No: BN0411648) has already been disseminated from the immigration desks of Bangladesh.
Current Status of the Manhunt:
Lookout Notice: All police stations have been put on alert across the country.
Reports Times Intelligence: Initial reports suggested that Faisal may have crossed over into India through Mymensingh, but Additional Inspector General of Police on Wednesday said there was no “specific evidence” that the suspect has fled and thar surveillance system in Bangladesh is at its tightest ever within three days.
Detentions: A total of nine have been arrested so far, including Faisal’s wife and her brother who all ganged up to help him flee the city as well as offer necessary shelter.
Mourning and anger in a devastated country
The assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi has changed the political dynamic. The funeral prayer of Motiur was held amidst tight security at Manik Mia Avenue in presence of thousands of people and he was buried next to the grave of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
On the streets, there is profound suspicion and a demand for immediate accountability. Inqilab Mancha protesters have given a 24-hour ultimatum to the interim Government, asking for the resignation of the Home Affairs Adviser if there is no ‘visible progress’ in arresting those who fired upon them.
Diplomatic Tensions and Election Security
The case has also frayed relations between Dhaka and New Delhi. The foreign ministry of the interim administration had summoned Indian High Commissioner to ask India to arrest the suspects in case they entered Indian territory.
With the general elections scheduled for February 2026 drawing closer, the killing of an aspiring parliamentarian threw up a pointed question mark over risks to politicians. The United Nations and several human rights organizations have demanded a “swift and impartial” investigation to prevent the democratic transition from being derailed by what the government has described as “fringe elements” trying to promote chaos.
The public have been asked to report any sightings of the men. As the pursuit heats up, many eyes in the nation are trained at the authorities to find out if “Shooter Faisal” will be extradited to stand trial for the incident that has rocked the country.
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