A tragic incident has unfolded in the Rasulpur Bazar area of South Keraniganj, Dhaka, where the throat-slit body of 50-year-old Dalia Akter was discovered in her apartment on Friday morning. Dalia, who served as the president of the local Basta Union unit of the Jubo Mohila League, was also employed as an assistant teacher at the Char Baghapur Government Primary School.
According to local reports, Dalia had been living alone in the apartment on the third floor of the Sonali Bank building following her divorce and the subsequent marriages of her two daughters. Police arrived at the scene after being alerted by local residents and recovered the body from the bedroom. Preliminary observations revealed deep wounds on her throat caused by a sharp weapon, confirming that she was murdered.
Given the gravity of the crime, the Crime Scene Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was deployed to collect forensic evidence from the apartment. At this stage, the motive behind the killing remains unclear, and investigators are actively pursuing multiple leads, including questioning neighbors and acquaintances to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.
Following the recovery, the body was sent to the Sir Salimullah Medical College (Mitford) Hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination. Authorities stated that the autopsy report will be crucial in determining the exact time and circumstances of death. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, leaving residents in a state of fear and uncertainty.
Inspector (Investigation) Azgar Ali of the South Keraniganj Police Station confirmed that law enforcement is examining every aspect of the case. While no arrests have been made yet, specialized police teams are working diligently to identify the perpetrators. The police have assured the public that they are committed to uncovering the truth behind this heinous crime and bringing those responsible to justice.
