Authorities in Dhaka recovered the body of a former student of Jagannath University (JNU) from a hostel in the Dhupkhola area of Old Dhaka on Monday morning (16 February). The discovery took place around 10:45 a.m. in a six-storey building where the student had been residing.
The deceased has been identified as Imran Nabil Pramanik, a student of the Islamic Studies Department, enrolled in the 2016–17 academic session. His family home is located in Sundarganj Upazila of Gaibandha District. According to university officials, he had been living in a three-person hostel room, but at the time of the incident, his two roommates were away to vote in local elections, leaving him alone.
Professor Muhammad Tajammul Haque, Proctor of Jagannath University, stated, “Upon receiving the news of Imran’s death, we immediately went to the local police station. Imran shared the hostel room with two other students. They had left for the day, and he was alone in the room when this tragic incident occurred.”
Gendaria Thana Officer-in-Charge (OC) Golam Mortuza confirmed the incident, saying, “Based on information provided by his roommates, we visited the scene and recovered the body, which was found hanging from a fan with a towel tied around it. His family has been informed. The body is being sent to the morgue for autopsy, and following the post-mortem, it will be handed over to the family.”
The OC added, “Preliminary investigation suggests that this may have been a suicide. The room door was locked from the inside. Conversations with the family indicate that the deceased had been suffering from mental stress.”
A summary of the victim’s key details is as follows:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Imran Nabil Pramanik |
| University | Jagannath University |
| Department | Islamic Studies |
| Academic Year | 2016–17 |
| Home District | Sundarganj, Gaibandha |
| Hostel Location | Dhupkhola, Old Dhaka |
| Date & Time of Discovery | 16 February, approx. 10:45 a.m. |
| Cause (Preliminary) | Suspected suicide |
| Body Condition | Hanging from fan with towel |
| Police Action | Sent for autopsy; family to receive body post-examination |
The incident has sent shockwaves through the student community in Dhupkhola and across the university. Authorities and peers have expressed deep concern over the mental wellbeing of students. The university administration has reached out to the bereaved family, offering support during this difficult time.
Local residents described Imran as a quiet and respectful individual. “He was always polite and calm,” one neighbour said. “It is devastating to hear about this. Mental health awareness among students must be taken seriously.”
The police investigation continues, with the autopsy report expected to provide more conclusive insights into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death.