Journo’s wife found dead at Rajshahi home

A woman was found dead, and her husband, a journalist, critically injured at their residence in Rajshahi city last night, police said.

The deceased is Roushan Ara, 50. Her husband, Golam Kibria Kamal, 55, deputy editor of local daily Rajshahi Sangbad, was admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.

Dr Billal Uddin of the hospital’s emergency department said Roushan was brought in dead, with a piece of cloth around her neck. “The exact cause of death will be confirmed after autopsy.”

He said Kamal sustained injuries to his hands and legs, and a chemical substance was detected in his stomach. 

Police said the couple lived in a rented flat in Hargram Bazar. When officers arrived after a 999 call, Roushan was found lying on the floor, while Kamal was discovered injured on the bed.

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police spokesperson Additional Deputy Commissioner Gaziur Rahman said police and a CID team are investigating the incident.