BNP leaders and workers beat up DGFI member

Staff Correspondent

A tragic incident took place at around 5:30 pm on January 12, 2025, at Sonargaon Crossing (SAARC Fountain) area of ​​Karwan Bazar under Tejgaon police station in the capital. Lance Corporal Masud Rana (BD 472852), a Bangladesh Navy officer who is currently working at the DGFI (Directorate General of Forces Intelligence) Dhaka branch on deputation, was attacked by protesters while covering a protest march.

It is learned that the activists and supporters of Dhaka Metropolitan North Volunteer Party took out a protest march that day to protest the killing of Azizur Rahman Musabbir, former general secretary of the party (who was shot dead in the Karwan Bazar area on January 7). The leaders delivered speeches at the end of the march.

DGFI member Masud Rana was present at the scene to take pictures and videos of the program and to ask for the names of the leaders who gave speeches. At that time, some of the protesters asked him to identify himself. When he introduced himself as a DGFI member, they asked to see his ID card. When he showed his ID card, some unknown persons attacked Masud Rana. They beat him with sticks and punches, resulting in injuries to his face and back.

Upon receiving news of the attack, his colleague, retired Sergeant Mostafa (who is currently working at the DGFI Dhaka branch, mobile: 01714-873597), quickly reached the scene, rescued Masud Rana and took him to the military hospital for treatment.

The incident, which involved an attack on an intelligence agency member on duty, has raised concerns among security and law enforcement agencies. So far, no official information has been received about the identification or arrest of the attackers.