TIB seeks fair probe into murder of JU student Khadija
JU CORRESPONDENT | Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep concern over the murder of Sharmin Jahan Khadija, a student of the Public Administration department at Jahangirnagar University (JU), and demanded a fair, neutral and swift investigation to uncover the truth behind the incident.
In a press release issued on Monday, TIB urged the university administration and the law-enforcement agencies concerned to conduct a transparent investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
Sharmin Jahan Khadija was murdered on March 15 in Islamnagar area near the university campus, the statement said.
The incident has raised grave concern among members of the JU Youth Engagement and Support (YES) Group.
According to TIB, Khadija had been actively involved with the JU YES Group since December 8, 2025, and played a significant role in the organisation's social movement against corruption. She was elected deputy leader of the group on January 27, 2026.A student of the 2021-2022 academic session, Khadija was also involved in various social and voluntary organisations.
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