Ansar Member Shot Dead By Fellow Personnel in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh
An Ansar member was shot dead by a colleague in Mymensingh, deepening concerns over rising violence in Bangladesh.
A 40-year-old man named Bajendra Biswas was shot dead by a colleague in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district on Monday, December 29, 2025, at around 6:30 pm, according to a report by news agency ANI. Both the victim and the accused were members of the Ansar force, a paramilitary organization in Bangladesh. The accused, identified as Noman Mia, has been arrested, as confirmed by local media outlet RTV Online.
Monindra Nath, acting secretary general of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, confirmed the killing and expressed concern over the incident. The shooting occurred in a workplace-related context, though specific motives have not yet been officially disclosed by authorities. Police have taken the accused into custody, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
The incident has drawn attention amid ongoing discussions about law enforcement discipline and internal safety within Bangladesh's security forces. Ansar members are typically involved in various internal security and law enforcement duties across the country. The killing comes just days after the reported lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in the same region, raising questions about law and order in parts of Mymensingh district.
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Local authorities have yet to release a detailed official statement on the motive or background of the shooting. The case is being treated as a criminal matter, with further updates expected as the investigation progresses. Community leaders and organizations, including the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, have called for a thorough probe and measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The tragic event highlights the need for continued focus on personnel safety, conflict resolution, and disciplinary standards within Bangladesh's paramilitary and law enforcement agencies. As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to emerge regarding the circumstances that led to the fatal confrontation between the two Ansar colleagues.
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