Dhaka, April 24 -- Another suspect arrested in the case over the fatal stabbing of Primeasia University student Zahidul Islam Parvez has given a "confessional" statement in court.

On Thursday, Md Mahathir Hasan, a fellow student from the same university, "conceded" that he was involved in the murder before the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrates Court.

Sub-Inspector Moktar Hossain from the prosecution wing of Banani Police Station confirmed the development.

Mahathir, the third suspect in the case, was arrested in Chattogram the previous day and agreed to give a voluntary confession.

Following his consent, the investigating officer, Inspector AKM Moin Uddin of Banani Police Station, filed a request to record his statement, which was granted...