Moulvibazar Naim Murder: 4 Sentenced to Death, 5 Acquitted

PNN News Desk | Moulvibazar

Four accused have been sentenced to death in the murder case of Rezaul Karim Naim in Barshijora area of Chandnighat Union under Moulvibazar Sadar upazila. Five other accused in the same case have been acquitted as the charges against them were not proven.

The verdict was announced on Wednesday (September 30) morning by Moulvibazar District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Robiul Awal after a lengthy hearing.

The death-row convicts are Md. Nurul Islam, son of late Md. Idris Mia of Barshijora area; Md. Simon Islam, son of Abdul Aziz; Nahidul Islam Rony, son of Nurul Islam; and Anwar Hossain, son of Abdul Kadir. Among them, Nahidul Islam Rony and Anwar Hossain are currently absconding.

According to the case statement and related sources, a dispute arose between Rezaul Karim Naim and the accused over a Facebook post published on November 7, 2023. At one point, the accused allegedly attacked Naim with locally made weapons. Naim sustained serious injuries from sharp weapons during the attack.

Later, relatives and local residents rescued him and took him to the 250-bed Moulvibazar Sadar Hospital. As his condition deteriorated, doctors advised that he be transferred to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital. Naim died there while undergoing treatment on November 8.

Following the incident, Naim's father, Md. Cherag Mia, filed a written complaint with Moulvibazar Model Police Station on November 9. Nine people were named as accused in the case, along with four to five unidentified individuals.

After the completion of the trial proceedings, the court on Wednesday sentenced four accused to death and acquitted five others.

Reacting to the verdict, state lawyer and Public Prosecutor Advocate Abdul Matin Chowdhury said they were satisfied with the court's decision. He expressed hope that the death sentences would also be upheld by the higher court.

He said ensuring punishment for those found guilty in such cases would further strengthen public confidence in the justice system.