Abrar Fahad

How can a convicted killer escape?

In Bangladesh, injustice is routine, and law and order are mere suggestions.

‘Room Number 2011’ to premiere online tomorrow

The film has already been screened in the United States and is receiving attention from international audiences. In Bangladesh, it has been shown in several theatres, including Monihar in Jessore, and on multiple university campuses, such as Jahangirnagar University.

‘Room Number 2011’ to premiere honouring Abrar Fahad’s memory

A short film titled “Room Number 2011”, created in memory of Abrar Fahad, is set to premiere at Jahangirnagar University on December 3. The film first debuted on November 30 in the United States.  

‘Room Number 2011’ brings Abrar Fahad's tragic story to screen

Earlier on October 7, 2019, Buet student Abrar Fahad tragically lost his life after a brutal beating, an event that sparked nationwide outrage and attention. Now, a short film titled “Room Number 2011”, inspired by Abrar's story, is in production, directed by Sheikh Jisan Ahmed.

Why shouldn't govt, BUET pay Abrar Fahad's family Tk 10cr, asks HC

The High Court today asked the government and BUET authorities to explain why they should not be directed to pay Tk 10 crore in compensation to the parents of Abrar Fahad, a BUET student who was tortured to death in a dormitory room in 2019.

Abrar murder case to be moved to Speedy Trial Tribunal

The government has decided to transfer Buet student Abrar Fahad murder case from Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s court to the Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka to finish trial proceedings quickly.

Abrar Fahad killing: Fugitive Morshed Amartya surrenders

One of the four fugitives in Buet student Abrar Fahad killing case is sent to jail after he surrenders to a Dhaka court.

Abrar Murder: 4 fugitives' properties to be attached

A Dhaka court issues an order to attach properties of four fugitives in connection with Buet student Abrar Fahad murder case.

Abrar murder: Arrest warrant against 4 fugitive accused

A Dhaka court accepts the charge sheet against 25 accused in connection with a case filed over the killing of Buet student Abrar Fahad.

October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019

The VC visits Abrar’s grave amid protests

Buet Vice-chancellor Prof Saiful Islam faced heavy protest from locals when he went to visit Abrar Fahad’s village home in Kushtia yesterday evening.

October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019

‘He’s feigning, can be beaten up for two more hours’

Five to six Chhatra League leaders and activists mainly led the torture of Abrar.

October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019

UN worried over campus violence

The United Nations (UN) has expressed grave concern over the pattern of campus violence in Bangladesh that affected and claimed too many lives over the years, with apparent impunity for those bearing responsibility.

October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019

Ban politics at Buet, punish the killers

Call for punishing Buet student Abrar Fahad’s killers is getting louder as the alumni of the university and more teachers joined the student agitation, sparked by the brutal murder, yesterday.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Abrar murder: 3 more Buet students remanded

Three students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) are placed on a five-day remand each today in connection with the murder of Abrar Fahad.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Friends narrate Abrar's murder

Abrar’s friends share the horror of his killing with BUET students. To know more how Abrar was killed watch Star Live’s video.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

11 top personalities want exemplary punishment

The political groups have completely failed to keep students, youths and its activists under their control and its consequences are in front of all.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Buet can ban student politics if it wants: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the authorities of Bangladesh university of engineering and technology (Buet) can ban student politics on the campus if the university wants to do it.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Buet Sher-e-Bangla Hall provost resigns

Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Khan, the provost of Sher-e-Bangla Hall in Buet, has resigned a day after the protesting students demanded his withdrawal over Abrar Fahad killing.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Nobody should be killed for exercising free speech: UN

The United Nations has deplored the killing of young Buet student Abrar Farhad, saying freedom of speech is a human right.