Three arrested over Khokon Das killing in Shariatpur

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested three main suspects in the killing of pharmacy owner and bKash agent Khokon Das in Shariatpur.

The arrestees are identified as Sohag, Rabbi, and Palash.

According to information from RAB-8 and the Intelligence Wing, Dhaka, a team from RAB-14, CPC-2, Kishoreganj camp, led by Company Commander ASP Shahjahan, arrested the accused around 1:00 am on Sunday from Bajitpur area in Kishoreganj.

Shariatpur Superintendent of Police Rownak Jahan confirmed that prior to his death, the victim had disclosed the names of the suspects.

Khokon Das, 50, son of Paresh Das, was attacked on 31 December 2025 at around 9:30pm while returning home after closing his business in Keherbhanga market.

As he reached the nearby Tiloi area, 3–4 unidentified assailants attacked him with sharp weapons, inflicting multiple injuries and stealing cash. The attackers allegedly attempted to set Khokon on fire by pouring petrol over him as he recognised some of the attackers. Local residents rushed to help, forcing the assailants to flee.

The victim was taken to Shariatpur Sadar Hospital in critical condition before being transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. He later died in hospital.

Police stated the arrested individuals are known locally as troublemakers and reportedly consume various drugs.