Bangladesh Police have successfully recovered a valuable Apple MacBook laptop belonging to German tourist Kril Lander-Weber, which was stolen from the waiting room of Natore Railway Station, and officially handed it back to him. Recognizing their rapid response, operational efficiency, and dedication to safeguarding foreign visitors, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) awarded cash prizes to the investigating officers involved.
At an official ceremony held at Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Tuesday morning (October 13, 2026), Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir personally handed over the recovered laptop to Mr. Lander-Weber. Additional IGPs and senior officials from Police Headquarters were present at the event.
Theft at Natore Station & Preservation of 6 Months’ Work: Kril Lander-Weber arrived in Bangladesh on September 23, 2026, to explore the country’s historical and cultural sites. While waiting in the passenger lounge at Natore Railway Station before crossing into India via the Darshana border, he briefly stepped away to withdraw cash from a nearby ATM, leaving his laptop bag and camera behind. Upon returning, his laptop was missing. The stolen MacBook contained vital travel documents, photography, and six months of accumulated research data.
4-Unit Joint Task Force Operation: Following a formal written complaint, a joint search operation was launched combining teams from Natore Sadar Police Station, Natore District Police, Railway Police, and the Tourist Police. Following extensive investigative efforts, officers recovered the intact MacBook on Sunday night (October 11, 2026) around 9:30 PM from ‘Noor Clothing Store’ in the Kapuriapatti area of Natore Sadar.
Tourist’s Gratitude & IGP Commendation: Upon receiving his recovered laptop, Kril Lander-Weber expressed deep gratitude to Bangladesh Police, praising their prompt action, professional competence, and hospitality throughout his visit. To honor their exceptional diligence in enhancing the international image of the force, IGP Md. Ali Hossain Fakir awarded monetary prizes to Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Monsur Rahman and Sub-Inspector (SI) Mohammad Shahadat Hossain of Natore Sadar Police Station.
