Alleged attacker of Madaripur teacher is killed in "shootout" with police in Sadar upazila, four days into the attack. Deceased Golam Faizullah Fahim was on a 10-day remand in connection with the attempted murder case.

Police personnel from different tiers have welcomed the Supreme Court's landmark verdict on police's powers concerning arrest, detention in custody and remand, but said the provision for making arrests on suspicion is necessary for tackling crimes.