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Bangladesh Student Leader in Viral Video Boasts of Burning Police Station, Killing Hindu Officer

Footage from inside a Habiganj station has sharpened questions over impunity under the interim administration.

Overview

  • In the clip, identified SAD Habiganj leader Mahdi Hasan is heard saying, “We burned down Baniachong Police Station, we set SI Santosh on fire.”
  • The exchange occurred at Shayestaganj Police Station during a confrontation over the detention of Enamul Hasan, a former Chhatra League figure.
  • Police said Additional Superintendent of Police Shahidul Islam mediated the standoff and Enamul Hasan was released after questioning, with no evidence found.
  • Students Against Discrimination issued a show-cause notice to Mahdi Hasan, calling his remarks a potential breach of discipline.
  • Journalist Sahidul Hasan Khokon shared the video on X as outlets reported renewed outrage, while formal verification and any criminal action tied to the on-camera claims have not been disclosed.