KHULNA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - Khulna police arrested Bismillah, also known as Bismillah Sheikh, 35, in connection with the high-profile triple murder at Darbesh Molla Goli in Tutpara under Labanchara Police Station.

He was arrested around 11:30 pm on Monday from the Darogar Bosti area of Tutpara. Bismillah was also a convicted fugitive, carrying an outstanding two-year imprisonment warrant filed with Khulna Police Station.

Officer-in-Charge of Khulna Police Station, Md Kabir Hossain, said the arrest followed a police raid based on secret information about his whereabouts. 

Md Yusuf Ali, Investigating Officer of the triple murder case and OC (Investigation) of Labanchara Police Station, said that several accused, including the prime planner Shamim Ahmed, had mentioned Bismillah's name in their confessional statements under Section 164.

"He will be formally shown as arrested in the triple murder case and taken on remand. During previous interrogations, he provided several important leads related to the case," Md Yusuf Ali added.

He also said the charge sheet in the case would be submitted soon.