Attempted murder case filed in attack on Hasnat's car

An attempted murder case has been filed in connection with the recent attack on National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah's vehicle in Gazipur. The case names 43 individuals and includes over 100 unidentified suspects.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening, May 4, 2025, when assailants on motorcycles attacked Hasnat's car near Chandana Chowrasta as he was returning from Gazipur Agricultural University to Dhaka. The attackers shattered the vehicle's windows, causing injuries to Hasnat's arm, according to local media.

In response to the attack, police have detained at least 54 individuals during overnight raids across Gazipur. Among the detainees are Md Nizam Uddin, a Jubo League leader from Ward 13 of Gazipur City, and Masum Ahmed Dipu, president of the Sheikh Russel Shishu Kishore Parishad. Authorities report that most of the arrested individuals are affiliated with the Awami League and its associated organisations.

The case was filed by NCP activist Khandaker Al Amin at Basan Police Station. Gazipur Metropolitan Police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the attack.