Woman set on fire by husband
A woman who was set on fire allegedly by her husband on Sunday is fighting for her life at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
The victim is Runa Aktar, 20, daughter of Dulal Miah and wife of Hazrat Ali, who works as a mason. The couple lives in Bir Uzoli village under Kapasia upazila of Gazipur.
According to locals, Hazrat and Runa often quarrelled due to dowry related matters. On Sunday, Hazrat told Runa to bring him Tk 10,000 from her father, but she refused leading to another argument. At one stage, an angry Hazrat poured kerosene on Runa and set her on fire.
Hearing her screams, locals rushed in and took Runa to the upazila health complex. As her condition deteriorated, she was shifted to the burn unit of DMCH, they said, adding that Hazrat fled after setting Runa on fire.
Ahsan Ullah, officer-in-charge of Kapasia Police Station, said they have not yet received any complaint regarding the incident.
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