# Salman Shah murder case investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salman-shah-murder-case-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-24T10:59:14.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Actor Ashraful Haq, known as Don, was arrested by immigration authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport while attempting to travel to Saudi Arabia. Following his detention due to an existing travel ban, a Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate sent him to prison on August 9, 2026, in connection with the 1996 murder case of film star Salman Shah.

The prosecution alleges that Don and other accomplices conspired to kill the actor for 1.2 million BDT, intending to make the death appear as a suicide. While Salman Shah’s death was initially recorded as a suicide, the case was later reclassified as murder following investigations and a petition by the victim’s family.

Following his imprisonment, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requested a seven-day remand for Don. Investigators stated that custodial interrogation is required to identify accomplices and uncover the specific circumstances surrounding the death.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: CID seeks seven-day remand for actor Don in Salman Shah murder case

The CID has sought a seven-day remand for actor Ashraful Haque Don to investigate his alleged involvement in the 1996 murder of film star Salman Shah.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cid-seeks-seven-day-remand-for-actor-don-in-salman-shah-murder-case

### 2026-08-09: Actor Ashraful Haq Don jailed in Salman Shah murder case

Actor Ashraful Haq 'Don' has been jailed after being arrested at Dhaka airport while attempting to travel abroad for the Salman Shah murder investigation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actor-ashraful-haq-don-jailed-in-salman-shah-murder-case

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