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DB arrests two over teacher’s death in Dhaka snatching

Published : Wednesday, 16 September, 2026 at 6:13 PM

Observer Online Report

The Detective Branch (DB) has arrested two men over the death of teacher Ranjila Parveen during a purse-snatching incident, saying three suspects earlier arrested by RAB were not involved.

DB Chief Additional Commissioner Shafiqul Islam identified the new suspects as Khokon and Rajib Matbar at a press briefing on Wednesday.

According to the DB, Rajib was riding a motorcycle and Khokon was riding pillion when they snatched Ranjila’s bag near the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on August 29. Ranjila fell from a rickshaw and later died at a hospital.

The DB said CCTV footage, recovered belongings and other evidence led investigators to the two suspects. Ranjila’s bag was later recovered from Mirpur’s Borobagh area.

The three suspects arrested by RAB on August 30 were Rakib, Poni and Cedric. They remain in jail after being remanded in the case.

The DB said it found no evidence linking them to Ranjila’s death. The three will be dropped from the case if further investigation confirms they were not involved.

Police also recovered the motorcycle allegedly used in the snatching and 622 yaba pills from Rajib, according to the DB.

RAB said the earlier arrests were made based on the information and evidence available at the time and that the investigation is continuing.

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