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 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Abrar killing: Protesting JCD men come under BCL attack at JnU

Members of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) of Jagannath University (JnU) unit come under attack allegedly by Chhatra League activists when they brought out a procession on the campus, demanding punishment of Abrar Fahad's killers.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Buet alumni demands VC’s removal, overhaul of admin

Alumni of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) demand resignation of the vice chancellor and an overhauling of the administration at the earliest.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

UN official for quick probe into Abrar murder

UN Resident Coordinator Mia Seppo has called for quick investigation and justice in the incident of Buet student Abrar Fahad killing.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Abrar’s murder has opened Chhatra League’s Pandora’s box

It is a common belief that only meritorious, above-average students can get into a university like Buet. It’s no joke when amongst thousands of applicants, only a handful are selected.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Abrar threatened over Facebook posts earlier

This was not the first time Abrar Fahad was called to room 2011 of Buet’s Sher-e-Bangla Hall.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

He was loved by many

The small Roydanga Eidgah and the adjacent graveyard ground in Kushtia’s Raidanga village could hardly hold the influx of people who turned up for the funeral of Abrar Fahad yesterday.

October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019

Wednesday NIGHTMARE

Just before the start of their two-day weekend from Thursday, Buet students are supposed to get a breather from classes and exams on Wednesday evenings.

October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019

Actions taken against Abrar’s killers: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says both organisational and administrative actions have been taken against the perpetrators involved in the killing of BUET student Abrar Fahad, reiterating the warning that no wrongdoer will be spared during the period of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led government.

October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019

Abrar murder: Students confine Buet VC

The agitating students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) confine the university vice chancellor demanding punishment to the killers of their fellow Abrar Fahad.

October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019

Abrar laid to rest in Kushtia

Buet student Abrar Fahad, who was beaten to death allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League activists of the university unit, is buried at his village at Raidanga village in Kumarkhali upazila in Kushtia.