Housewife killed for dowry

A housewife was beaten to death allegedly by her husband for dowry at Khamar Dasalia village in Sadullapur upazila of the district. The deceased is Monira Akhter Moyna, 30, daughter of Mofizul Huq of Subarnadaha village in Sunderganj upazila. Family members alleged that after 13 years of their marriage, Lutfar Rahman of Khamar Dasalia village often tortured Moyna for dowry. On Monday, Lutfar beat up Moyna mercilessly, leaving her dead on the spot following an altercation over the issue. The body was later dumped in a nearby pond. On information, police recovered the body the following day and sent it to Gaibandha Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. Lutfar and his family members went into hiding soon after the incident. They are investigating the matter, said Emrul Kayes, officer-in-charge of Sadullapur Police Station.