A Dhaka court has set September 30 as the deadline for submitting the investigation report in the sensational murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. This marks the 129th extension of the deadline. The investigation officer failed to file the report as scheduled today, prompting Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam to allow a time plea from the prosecution and fix the new date.
Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi were brutally murdered at their rented flat in West Rajabazar, Dhaka, on February 11, 2012, in the presence of their four-year-old son, Mahir Sarwar Megh. Runi's brother, Nawser Alam, filed the case with Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station. The case initially fell under the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), but was later transferred to the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).
Despite receiving 111 time extensions over the past 12 years, RAB failed to submit the investigation report. On September 30, 2024, the High Court ordered the Ministry of Home Affairs to form a high-powered task force to investigate the case, removing RAB from the probe. Subsequently, the Home Ministry formed a four-member task force on October 23, 2024, to investigate the double murder and submit its findings within six months.
The High Court granted the task force another six months on April 26, 2026, to complete the investigation and submit its report on the killing of the journalist couple. The repeated extensions and the prolonged investigation have drawn significant public and media attention, underscoring the complexity and sensitivity of the case.
The murder of Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi sent shockwaves through Bangladesh's journalistic community and the nation at large. Both journalists were known for their investigative reporting, and their brutal killing raised serious concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists in the country. The case remains a focal point for advocacy groups pushing for justice and accountability.







































