Attack and arson at former education minister Nawfel's residence in Chattogram

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District Correspondent • Chattogram

Published: Friday, 07 August 2026

An attack and arson took place at the residence of Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel, a leader of the banned Awami League and former education minister, in Chattogram. Around 2am on Thursday (August 6), his residence at Chashma Hill in the city's No. 2 Gate area was attacked, vandalised and set on fire. The residence is the family home of late former Chattogram City Mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury.

Upon receiving the news, fire service and police quickly reached the spot and brought the fire under control. It was not immediately known how much damage was caused in the attack. Additional police have been deployed in the area after the incident.

Panchlaish Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Zahedul Islam told media that police went to the spot after receiving the news of attack and arson around 2am. He said, 'The incident is being investigated. Efforts are underway to identify those involved. Legal action will be taken.'

The OC further said that seven miscreants came and tried to set fire. Later a pipeline caught fire. When local people came forward, they fled. Police could not confirm whether anyone was killed or injured in the attack. It was also reported that investigation has been started by collecting CCTV footage from the spot.

It is to be noted that Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel took part in a press conference of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is staying in India, on August 5. Locals believe that Nawfel's house was set on fire following this incident.