Businessman Allegedly Hacked and Robbed of Tk 600,000 in Chattogram

A businessman named Zakir Hossain was allegedly attacked with sharp weapons and robbed of Tk 500,000 to Tk 600,000 near Riazuddin Bazar in Chattogram city.

The incident reportedly took place around 12:30 am on Sunday, November 1, in the Teen Puler Matha area adjacent to Riazuddin Bazar.

Zakir Hossain sustained serious injuries in the attack and was rescued and taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH), where he is currently receiving treatment.

According to the victim’s allegations, several individuals were involved in the attack, including Jasim Uddin alias Arman (45), Sirajul Islam alias Siraj (40), Didarul Alam alias Kaludidar (55), and Abu Saleh Abid (35). He also alleged that six to seven unidentified individuals participated in the assault.

According to local businessmen, the attackers had allegedly been waiting in ambush before intercepting Zakir Hossain. They reportedly snatched Tk 500,000 to Tk 600,000 from him before repeatedly striking him with sharp weapons, including on his head and other parts of his body.

Believing him to be dead, the attackers allegedly fled the scene. A passerby later rescued him and took him to the hospital.

Mohammad Abul Kashem, general secretary of the Riazuddin Bazar Merchants’ Association, visited the injured businessman at the hospital. He strongly condemned the attack and called for the swift arrest of those responsible.

He described Zakir Hossain as an honest and simple businessman and demanded a proper investigation and legal action against the accused.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kotwali Police Station, Jahedul Kabir, said police began investigating immediately after learning about the incident.

He added that efforts were underway to arrest the attackers. Although no formal complaint had been received, the matter had come to the attention of the police and senior authorities. Police are also collecting CCTV footage related to the incident.

Zakir Hossain is the vice-president of the Labour Party unit at Riazuddin Bazar.

The incident has raised fresh security concerns among local traders, who have called for stronger security measures, increased surveillance and the swift identification and arrest of those involved.