July 09, 2026
Residents break into the room after smelling a strong burning odour from inside
Police say the body has been recovered from Manikchhari’ East Gachchhabil
Her family alleges that Sakib Sheikh was a drug addict and the couple often had domestic fights
Police say the woman was confined before the alleged assault
They have also been fined Tk 200,000 each over the incident in 2023
The attackers reportedly held the victims hostage before raping the woman in front of her husband
Police believe it may be a pre-meditated murder
Police said faint marks were visible on the woman's neck and body, though the cause of death can only be confirmed after a post-mortem examination
