Bangladesh ex-Air Force officer linked to Sheikh Hasina’s escape video found dead
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, River Police recovered the body of former Bangladesh Air Force Flight Lieutenant Tahsif Souri from the Turag River near Rajabari Ghat in Dhaka.
- Souri previously garnered attention for allegedly recording footage of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing Bangladesh in a military aircraft on August 5, 2024, during the government's collapse.
- Police initiated a search after Souri went missing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, identifying him the next day using a mobile phone and wristwatch found with the body.
- Authorities transferred the remains to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital for a post-mortem examination, though the cause of death remains undetermined pending the official autopsy report.
- Officials have not confirmed Souri's role in recording the departure footage, and there is currently no official evidence linking his death to the historical video.
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Former Air Force officer who filmed Sheikh Hasina leaving Bangladesh found dead - The Tribune
Bangladesh Police on Thursday said they have recovered the body of former Air Force Flight Lieutenant KM Tahsif Souri from the Turag River in the capital, a day after he went missing. Souri, who was in his late 20s, reportedly filmed a video showing deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina leaving Bangladesh in an Air Force […]
Mystery Surrounds Death Of Ex-Air Force Officer
The body of former Bangladesh Air Force Flight Lieutenant KM Tahsif Souri was recovered from the Turag River in Dhaka a day after he went missing. Souri had reportedly filmed a video of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's departure in August 2024 and was dismissed from service that month. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death, with the Home Minister declining to comment on potential links to the video.
The death of KM Tahsif Souri, a former Air Force officer who gained prominence after a video surfaced of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaving the country, has raised many questions. The body of 28-year-old Souri was found in the Turag River in Dhaka. His family has alleged murder, claiming he was being harassed for sharing the video.
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