Media & Press Kit
Authorized summary for investigative journalists and political analysts.
The Case at a Glance
| Victim: | Jamaluddin Ahmed Chowdhury (Businessman/Politician) |
| Abduction: | July 24, 2003 (Chittagong City) |
| Forensics: | DNA Verification by HSA Singapore (2005) |
| Verdict: | 2017: 5 Death Sentences, 9 Life Imprisonments |
2026 Critical Update
The Conflict: Convicted mastermind Maruf Nizam remains a fugitive, while his brother and primary beneficiary, Sarwar Jamal Nizam, has been cleared for a 2026 BNP nomination for Chittagong-12.
Institutional Shielding: The nomination is supported by BNP leadership (Mirza Fakhrul / Amir Khosru) despite the judicial record of "Nomination-via-Assassination."
Verified Sources
- Official Court Case No: 43/2005
- HSA Singapore Forensic Report (Case Ref: DNA-2005-JC)
- National Human Rights Commission Archives