Zayed Khan, Apu Biswas, Nusrat Faria, and 17 Artists Face Attempted Murder Case

Staff Reporter

Following Iresh Zaker, a case has been filed against actress Nusrat Faria, Apu Biswas, Nipun Akter, Ashna Habib Bhabna, and actor Zayed Khan, among a total of 17 artists, on charges of attempted murder.

The matter was confirmed to the media by Mazharul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Vatara Police Station in the capital.

The stars named in the case are currently well-known and actively working in the country’s cultural arena.

The First Information Report (FIR) also includes the names of other popular actors, such as Suborna Mustafa, Rokeya Prachy, Sohana Saba, Meher Afroz Shaon, Jyotika Jyoti, actor Saimon Sadiq, and Azizul Hakim.

The involvement of such a prominent group of stars in a criminal case has sparked intense criticism in the media and among the public.

It is known that the case pertains to an incident of clashes during student and public protests in the Vatara area of the capital in July-August 2024. The case was filed on allegations of attempted murder during that time. The plaintiff, a person named Enamul Haque, filed the case with the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Dhaka.

Reviewing the case documents, it was found that Enamul Haque accused a total of 283 individuals by name, including Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina.

Additionally, three to four hundred unidentified individuals were also included in the case.

The FIR states that the accused provided financial support to suppress the protest. During the protest, Enamul Haque was shot by bullets allegedly fired by other accused persons, hitting his right leg. He collapsed unconscious on the street and was later rescued and treated.

The case is currently under investigation, and law enforcement authorities are reportedly taking necessary measures regarding the matter.