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Woman's body found in Dhaka flat; husband sought by police

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police in Dhaka, Bangladesh, recovered the partially decomposed body of a 26-year-old woman from a flat in Mirpur.
  • The victim, identified as Rabeya Khan, was reportedly a nurse, and her husband, Ashikur Zaman Munna, is currently on the run.
  • Authorities were alerted by a foul smell emanating from the apartment, and an autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.

Authorities in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman whose partially decomposed body was discovered in her apartment in the East Kazipara area of Mirpur.

Munna and Rabeya rented the flat in April.

— LandlordProviding details on when the couple moved into the apartment.

The victim has been identified as Rabeya Khan, also known as Jenny Khan. Police stated she worked as a nurse. Her husband, Ashikur Zaman Munna, who reportedly identified himself as her spouse, is now a fugitive, and police are actively searching for him.

Since Tuesday morning, a foul smell had been coming from the flat. Police and fire service personnel were alerted around noon.

— Police reportDescribing the circumstances leading to the discovery of the body.

According to the landlord, Munna and Rabeya rented the flat in April. Police were alerted on Tuesday around noon after a foul smell began emanating from the apartment since Monday. Responding officers forced entry into the flat and found Rabeya's body on the bed.

After primary investigation they found out that on Sunday, Munna left the flat.

— Kafrul Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sajjad HossainDetailing the husband's last known activity at the apartment.

The body has been sent to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College morgue for an autopsy. Preliminary findings suggest the body was in an advanced state of decomposition, making it difficult to ascertain visible injuries. The flat features a push-button locking system that automatically secures the door upon exit.

The body was in an advanced state of decomposition, making it difficult to identify any visible injury marks.

— Police and morgue sourcesDescribing the condition of the victim's body.
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Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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