Task Force Summons PBI Chief for In-Depth Investigation into Sagar-Runi Murder Case

In a significant move, the special task force investigating the high-profile Sagar-Rooney murder case has summoned the Chief of the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI). The summon comes amid increasing public and media pressure for a resolution to the long-pending case, which has drawn national attention over the years.

The task force seeks to question the PBI chief regarding the status of the investigation and gather information about alleged lapses in the probe. The decision follows criticism over delays in finding justice for the victims, journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi who were murdered in their Dhaka residence in 2012.The task force, recently formed to ensure a transparent investigation.It has reiterated its commitment to uncovering the truth and delivering justice. The summoning of the PBI chief indicates a push for accountability and a renewed effort to expedite the case’s resolution.

Sagar Sarowar was a news editor at Maasranga Television and his wife Meherun Runi was a senior journalist at ATN Bangla were brutally murdered in their home on February 11, 2012. The case which has seen multiple investigative leads and shifts in responsibility, remains unresolved, fueling frustrations among family members and the wider journalistic community.