Shocking twist in Bangladeshi leader Hadi killing: Prime suspect Masud denies guilt, says he is in Dubai, not India

Contrary to police claims that he had fled to India, Masud stated that he is currently in Dubai. A video circulating online shows Masud saying: “I am Faisal Karim Masud. I want to clearly say that I was not involved in the killing of Hadi.”

He added, “My family and I are being implicated. I have come to Dubai to protect myself from the witch hunt.”

Masud further explained that Hadi had a close relationship with Jamat, and that their meetings were strictly professional in nature, as he is the owner of an IT firm.

Police Claims and Investigation

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Sunday stated that Faisal Karim Masud, the main suspect, had fled to India following the murder. Addressing a press conference, DMP Additional Commissioner Nazrul Islam said Faisal and his associates initially went to Aminbazar immediately after the incident, according to the Dhaka Tribune.

Political Fallout and Accusations

The killing has triggered street protests, political accusations, and intense scrutiny of the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. Last week, Omar Hadi, brother of the slain Inqilab Moncho convenor, directly blamed the administration for the murder, stating that the government cannot evade accountability for a killing that occurred under its watch.

Speaking to bdnews24, Omar Hadi said the interim government must take responsibility, emphasizing that state power carries both legal and moral accountability. He added that the administration would eventually face trial for failing to protect his brother, regardless of whether justice is delivered immediately or years later.