Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former ICT advisor, has publicly questioned the circumstances surrounding the death of retired Bangladesh Air Force flight lieutenant KM Tahsif Souri.
In a detailed post on X on October 29, 2026, Wazed described Souri’s death as mysterious and linked it to earlier allegations against the officer, calling for accountability and a fair probe.
Souri, 28, went missing on the evening of October 27 after leaving home with an acquaintance. His body was recovered the next day from the Turag River near Rajabari Ghat in Dhaka’s Uttarkhan area. An initial inquest report noted no external injuries, though blood was observed from the nose and the abdomen appeared swollen. Police have said the cause of death will be determined after a postmortem examination; the family has alleged murder.
In his post, Wazed referenced a podcast appearance by Souri roughly three months before his death. According to Wazed, Souri had spoken about the trauma he faced after August 5, 2024—the day Hasina left the country amid mass protests—and rejected claims published by the newspaper Amar Desh in August 2025 that labeled him a foreign operative. Wazed said Souri had explained how those allegations ruined his career and expressed fears for his safety. He also noted that Souri had raised questions about Air Force matters, including the investigation into a plane crash, reported casualty figures under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, jet maintenance, and new fighter-jet procurement policies.
Wazed claimed that no steps were taken to address Souri’s concerns, that his passport was seized under the Yunus-led interim administration, and that he was forcibly retired despite his family’s support for the 2024 movement. After the death, Wazed alleged that the same circles, including those linked to Amar Desh editor Mahamudur Rahman and Jamaat-aligned activists, were again promoting the earlier allegations. He argued that this appeared intended to obstruct a transparent investigation, further discredit the Awami League, and protect those responsible for the prior campaign against Souri.
“Investigation into Amar Desh Editor and those who have smeared him before and after his sudden demise can only expose the truth,” Wazed wrote, adding that the renewed allegations were complicating the situation for the grieving family. He framed the episode as part of broader unresolved issues inside the armed forces.
The claims in Wazed’s post have not been independently verified by authorities. Police have not publicly confirmed foul play, and officials have indicated they will comment further only after the investigation and autopsy results. Souri’s name had earlier circulated in connection with video footage of Hasina’s departure from Bangladesh in August 2024; the Air Force had previously stated that his and another officer’s retirement followed due process and was unrelated to those claims or foreign intelligence allegations.
Wazed’s statement adds a high-profile Awami League voice to the public discussion surrounding Souri’s death, which has already drawn attention on social media and from family members alleging harassment and murder linked to the 2024 events. The full circumstances remain under police investigation.