UK national 'murdered in Bangladesh'

A mother from London has been killed in Bangladesh in what her family say was a violent robbery for jewels and money.

Rehana Begum, 43, a British national from Stepney, east London, died in Sunamganj, on August 2, the foreign office has confirmed.

Her nephew, who gave his name as Abdul, told the BBC she had been on holiday in the country with her husband and 12-year-old son since July 17.

He said Rehana had been "hacked to death" for her valuables.

The nephew said: "It happened this morning.

"She has been hacked to death by four people for jewellery and money."

An FCO Spokeswoman said: "We are aware of the death of British national Rehana Begum in Sunamganj, Bangladesh on August 2.

"We are providing consular assistance to her family at this difficult time."