Housewife killed for dowry

Unb, Madaripur
A housewife was killed allegedly by her husband for dowry at Jaduarchar village in Shibchar upazila on Thursday. The victim was identified as Happy Akter, 20, daughter of Mohan Miah of Sanyasirchar village in the upazila. Police said Happy got married with Almas Miah, 26, of Jaduarchar village three months ago and since then he used to torture Happy for dowry. Alams beat her up mercilessly on the fateful day following an altercation over the issue. Seriously injured, she was admitted to Shibchar health complex where she succumbed to her injuries. Police arrested Almas in this connection.