Body of Bangladeshi murdered in Malaysia buried in ancestral home

Dhaka, Bangladesh – The tragic return of Nazrul Islam's body to his village in Jhenaidah marks a somber end to a life cut short under brutal circumstances in Malaysia. The narrative emerging from his family paints a grim picture of betrayal and violence, alleging that Islam, who went to Malaysia in 2018 seeking a better livelihood, was murdered by his business partners. The details of his death – hacked to death with sharp weapons and his body subsequently burned – are deeply disturbing and have understandably sent shockwaves through his community.

The family's anguish is compounded by the fact that Nazrul was preparing to return to Bangladesh to marry his fiancée, Kohinur Begum, who had joined him in Malaysia a few months prior. The loss of both Nazrul and Kohinur, who were reportedly killed on April 14, represents a devastating blow to their families. The Daily Star is committed to bringing these stories to light, ensuring that the voices of those affected by such tragedies are heard and that justice is pursued.

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We sent our youngest son abroad to improve our family’s financial condition. He was supposed to return home with his bride in a few days. Instead, he returned as a burnt body.

As Nazrul's mother, Rasula Begum, poignantly stated, "We sent our youngest son abroad to improve our family’s financial condition. He was supposed to return home with his bride in a few days. Instead, he returned as a burnt body." This heartbreaking sentiment underscores the profound sacrifice made by many Bangladeshi expatriates and the devastating consequences when their hopes are shattered by violence. The family's demand for "exemplary punishment" for the perpetrators reflects a deep-seated desire for accountability and a plea to prevent such heinous acts from happening to others.

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I demand that those responsible for my son’s murder be brought to justice and given exemplary punishment.