Bangladesh: Female Awami League leader hacked to death

The victim was identified as  Beauty Akhtar.

She is a women’s reserved seat member for Ward No 7, 8, and 9 under Kayetpara union of the upazila. 

“Victim’s family members said that Beauty Akhtar used to take a morning walk in Chanpara area and Paschimgao area every day. As usual, she went for a walk on Wednesday morning. Later, at 7am, locals found her blood-stained body at Paschimgao area and called for the police,” Rupganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mahmudul Hasan told Dhaka Tribune. 

He told the newspaper that the victim's head, neck, and hands were attacked with sharp weapon.

“Primarily, we suspect that the victim was attacked and killed with a sharp weapon,” he added.

The body has been sent for autopsy.

Meanwhile, Narayanganj Police Additional Superintendent (Crime) Abdullah Al Mamun told Dhaka Tribune that the murder is being investigated.