The members of Anti-Terrorism Unit a specialised unit of the Bangladesh Police arrested a fugitive convict from Dendabar at Ashulia in Savar, on the outskirts of the capital on Wednesday evening.
The arrested was Lutfur Rahman, 55, son of Abdul Fakir, of Panchbibi of Jaipurhat.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of ATU conducted a drive in the area at about 8:00pm and arrested him.
He remained absconding for the past 16 years, said a press release of ATU issued on Thursday.
According to the release, Lutfur along with his associates attacked Majibor Rahman at his house in sadar upazila of Jaipurhat and stabbed him to death on December 17, 2007. They also looted valuables, including gold ornaments and cash, from the house.
Abdur Razzaque, son of Majibor, was also injured in the attack.
Later, a case was filed in this connection with the sadar police station against three people, including Lutfur.
On June 20, 2023, Jaipurhat Additional District and Sessions Judge Court sentenced them to with fine of Tk 10,000 each.
