Hello News Desk:Popular content creator Salman Mohammad Muktadir's BrownFish Studio has been attacked, vandalized and equipment looted. The incident took place at a housing project in Dakshin Manikadi, adjacent to the ECB premises of the capital, at around 10:30 pm on Saturday, September 26. The studio is located on the ground floor of a building in the project.

After the incident, Salman released the video on his verified Facebook page at 1:33 PM on September 27. The video shows broken studio furniture, damaged cameras and lights, scattered equipment and destroyed sets. He said that none of his workers were physically injured in the attack; But many workers are mentally broken.

What is known in the eyewitness account

According to a caretaker present at the time of the attack, a group of approximately 100 to 150 people forced their way into the project. This number is an eyewitness estimate; Police have not yet officially confirmed the number of attackers. Many had their faces covered and some were allegedly carrying firearms, sharp weapons and indigenous weapons.

Eyewitnesses claimed that the assailants entered the studio by breaking the shutters and vandalized cameras, CCTV, furniture and other production equipment and took away some goods. It is also alleged that mobile phones and wallets were taken from the two caretakers after they were intimidated and took shelter in the toilet. Every aspect of these allegations needs to be verified in the investigation.

Salman was the direct target?

Salman was in Chittagong outside Dhaka at the time of the incident. After receiving the news, he returned to Dhaka and visited the scene. He told reporters that the attack was not limited to his studio; Several parts of the housing project were damaged. Because of this, he believes, he was not the target of the attack personally, and the attackers may not have even known that the studio was his.

According to Salman, no one has personally demanded a donation from him. However, he has heard of a dispute with the project's land owner over a demand for dues and feels that his studio may be damaged in retaliation for the dispute. He also alleged that local BNP-affiliated people were behind the incident. However, independently verified conclusive evidence for these allegations of political identity and extortion has yet to emerge.

What are the police saying?

According to Cantonment Police Officer-in-Charge Muhammad Ghiyas Uddin, an office in the ECB area was attacked due to a dispute over land occupation. On receiving the information, the police reached the spot and brought the situation under control and arrested two people with a knife. He said that the process of taking legal action against those involved in the incident is underway.

Although the initial statement by the police said that it was a dispute over land acquisition, Salman and witnesses are alleging assault after the demand for money was rejected. The difference between the two statements, who planned the attack and the role of the detainees—these questions depend on the progress of the investigation and the case.

How much damage is done?

BrownFish Studio had professional cameras, lighting, recording equipment, modular backdrops, editing facilities and around 29 CCTV cameras, Salman said. CCTV systems, furniture, production equipment and its YouTube Silver and Gold Play Button were also reportedly damaged in the attack.

The financial calculation of the damage has not yet been completed. Salman said that he is giving more importance to the mental health and safety of the workers than immediate financial calculations. He sees the loss of professional tools as well as a creative career built over years of hard work as a great loss.

Why the story went viral so quickly

Salman's video showing the scene of vandalism went viral on social media. His angst over the law and order situation, sarcastic comments directed at the home minister and statements that security is difficult without the flattery of a political party—have created fresh controversies.

At the same time, he announced that he would resume work and build something bigger even in the ruins. This message of comforting the workers and moving forward is also one of the reasons why the video went viral.

Why BrownFish Studio Matters

Salman and his partners launched the studio in April 2026. There were facilities for podcasts, commercials, photo shoots, technology and automotive shoots, reels, films, portfolios and music productions. It was an initiative to provide multiple facilities in one place for artists and producers including makeup room, post-production team, various sets and props.

Because of this, the incident is not just the news of the destruction of the property of a well-known content creator; It also raises questions about the safety of private creative industries, small production teams and independent producers. Allegations of an attack on such a facility could also have a negative impact on future investment and the working environment.

Which is still not certain

The full identity of the assailants, the exact amount of extortion demanded, the nature of the land dispute, whether there was an organizational mandate from a political organization and the total amount of damage—these are still uncertain. According to Salman, the complaint of the witness and the preliminary information of the police cannot be considered as a final decision before the completion of the investigation.

What are the charges against the two arrested, who are the accused in the case, and whether anyone else can be identified from the video or CCTV footage—these details will give a clearer picture of the incident. This report will be updated as new reliable information becomes available.