Housewife killed for dowry
A young housewife was killed allegedly by her in-laws for dowry at Alokdiar village in Sirajganj Sadar upazila on Monday.
The deceased, Urmi Khatun, 20, daughter of Akhtar Hossain of Chandrakona village in the upazila, was married to Shihab Uddin, 25, son of Saiful Islam of the village, a year ago.
Quoting victim's family members police said since her marriage Urmi was often tortured by her in-laws for dowry money.
On Monday afternoon, an altercation took place between Urmi and her in-laws over the issue. At one stage, Shihab and his family members beat her mercilessly, leaving her dead on the spot.
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