Suspect at large· Political violence · Dhaka
Dhaka Bus Driver Acid Attack
Filed at: 7 April 2024Last updated: 10 June 2024
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Summary
A bus driver who refused to pay an extortion demand was attacked with acid outside his home. Two suspects identified by witnesses remain at large.
Key facts
- Fact 1
- Victim sustained 40% burns to face, neck and left arm
- Fact 2
- Two suspects identified but believed to have left Dhaka
- Fact 3
- Acid Survivors Foundation supporting victim
Context
The victim, Kamrul Hossain, operated a city bus on the Mirpur-Motijheel route. He had received three verbal extortion demands over four weeks before refusing on 6 April 2024.
Timeline
2 entries
- 2024-04-07Media report· 7 April 2024
Bus driver attacked with acid after refusing extortion
- 2024-06-10Editorial note
Suspects identified but at large
People in this case
Victim
- Kamrul Hossain· Bus driver
Documents
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Sources
- [1]Dhaka bus driver attacked with acid after refusing extortion demand
- [2]Mirpur acid attack: witnesses identify two suspects who have fled Dhaka
Where to find help
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