Satkhira Newspaper Editor Habibur Rahman Attacked Over News Report
The editor and publisher of the daily Satnadi newspaper, Habibur Rahman, was assaulted inside the Satkhira Municipality office. Following the attack on September 7, 2026, he received treatment at Satkhira Sadar Hospital and filed a written complaint with the local police station.
On September 7, 2026, a violent assault occurred targeting Habibur Rahman, who serves as the editor and publisher of the daily Satnadi newspaper. The incident took place inside the official premises of the Satkhira Municipality office, sending shockwaves through the local journalistic community.
According to the confirmed details of the incident, the attack was directly linked to the publication of a news report in the daily Satnadi. During the confrontation at the municipality office, an assailant identified as Hafizur Rahman confronted the editor, directly citing the published report. Uttering a severe threat, Hafizur Rahman stated, "You have published news against my sister's husband. Today I will finish you off," before carrying out the physical assault.
The confrontation reportedly involved several individuals alongside the primary attacker. Names recorded in connection with the incident include Hafizur Rahman, Raihan Ahmed, Julhas Uddin, and Mahmudur Rahman. The presence and involvement of these individuals mark a serious escalation in tension surrounding the publication of news reports by the daily Satnadi in the region.
Following the violent episode at the Satkhira Municipality office, the injured editor Habibur Rahman required urgent medical attention. He was promptly transferred to the Satkhira Sadar Hospital, where medical professionals provided him with the necessary treatment for his injuries sustained during the assault.
In the aftermath of the attack, formal legal steps have been initiated by the victim and his publication. A written complaint regarding the assault has been officially submitted to the Satkhira Sadar Police Station. Local law enforcement authorities have acknowledged the filing of the complaint and stated that they are actively investigating the incident to take appropriate legal action against those responsible.
