After the shift in the political landscape nationwide on 5th August , Raozan has been under a reign of terror, with 17 targeted killings reported in just 14 months due to political disputes between two groups of the BNP.
More than 350 people have been shot and injured in at least one hundred clashes between these two factions.Though no killers have yet been identified by the police or administration, the deaths of politically involved people suggest an ongoing violent rivalry between the two BNP groups in Raozan.
Alomgir Shot Dead in Rashidapara
October 26, 2025: Alomgir, also known as Alam, a Jubo Dol Kormi from Ward No. 9 of Raozan Pourashava, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Rashidapara Road.
His son told reporters that Alomgir, a follower of Golam Akbar Khondkar, was attacked by about 20–30 armed men over old enmity and political disputes. Police found five bullet wounds on his body and sent it for autopsy.
Businessman Abdul Hakim Killed in Broad Daylight
October 7, 2025: Abdul Hakim, a BNP Aide and businessman from Bagowan Union, was shot dead at Modunaghat when masked assailants blocked his vehicle and opened fire.
He was known as a supporter of former MP Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury, who later vowed to “take revenge” for the killing. Police described the murder as part of the ongoing feud between local BNP Groups.
Md Salim Murdered in Front of Family
July 6, 2025: Md Salim (40), a Jubo Dal leader from Kodalpur Union, was shot dead in front of his wife and daughter by burqa-clad assailants in Ishan Hat area.
His uncle, Master Rafique, said Salim was a close associate of BNP Vice Chairman Giasuddin Quader Chowdhury and local youth leader Jane Alam. The attack, carried out in broad daylight, spread panic in the locality.
Ibrahim Shot Dead Over Local Dispute
April 22, 2025: Mohammad Ibrahim, a Jubo Dal activist from Gazi Para, Raozan Sadar Union, was shot dead during a clash over local dominance.
Bullets hit his head and chest, killing him instantly. Police later sent the body to Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Locals believe the killing was politically motivated.
Manik Abdullah Brutally Murdered
April 19, 2025: Mohammad Manik Abdullah (36), a Jubo Dal member, was killed while having dinner inside a house at Bhandari Colony in Bagowan Union.
Around 8–10 masked men stormed in, shot him, and then hacked him with sharp weapons before fleeing. Police called it a “planned political murder.”
Jafor’s Body Found in Pond
April 17, 2025: Police recovered the body of Mohammad Jafor (35), an autorickshaw driver, from Mohamuni Dighi in Pahartali Union.
He had been missing since the previous night. His body bore head injuries, and a murder case was filed. Locals suspect he was killed elsewhere and dumped in the pond.
Expatriate Jitu Stabbed to Death
March 15, 2025: Komoruddin Jitu (36), a Saudi expatriate and Jubo Dal worker from Haladia Union, was stabbed and beaten to death in front of Amirhat Market management office around 9:40 p.m.
Police said the killing appeared preplanned and politically motivated.
Trader Jahangir Alam Gunned Down on Way to Mosque
January 24, 2025: Jahangir Alam (55), a dried fish trader from Noapara Union, was shot dead while heading to Friday prayers.
Witnesses said masked men pushed him off his motorcycle and opened fire. Police suspect extortion and political disputes were behind the murder.
Youth Leader Hasan Beaten to Death
February 19, 2025: Mohammad Hasan (35), a Jubo League activist from Noapara Union, was taken from his home and beaten to death near Chowdhuryhat Bazar at around 10:30 p.m.
He was later declared dead at Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Police said political enmity likely led to his killing.
Elderly Man Yousuf Mia Found Dead
September 1, 2024: Police recovered the body of 65-year-old Yousuf Mia from an abandoned house near former MP A.B.M. Fazle Karim Chowdhury’s garden home in Raozan.
He had been missing since the previous afternoon. The motive remains unknown, but police suspect political tension was involved.
Police Admit Failure to Curb Killings
Raozan Police Station Officer-in-Charge Monirul Islam Bhuiyan admitted that preventing these murders has become extremely difficult.
“Many killings are preplanned and carried out with precision, which makes prevention challenging,” he said.
Despite repeated murders, there has been no visible progress in investigations. Although the interim government granted magistracy powers to Bangladesh Army on September 17, 2024, they failed to apply any security or stopping the patterned targeted killings.
No Response from Political Leadership
So far, no national-level political leader from either faction of the BNP or from the government has issued any statement condemning the killings.
Locals say the silence from authorities has deepened their fear, as the political feud continues to claim lives month after month.
