In a tragic and shocking sequence of events in Chandina, Comilla, a father has been arrested for allegedly extorting money from local residents by exploiting a murder case involving his own daughter. The incident has left the community in disbelief as the consequences of past crimes continue to unfold.
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Background of the Case
The chain of events began last year on 7 December when the body of housewife Sabina Akter was discovered in her bathroom. Sabina’s father, Maynal Hossain, filed a murder case against three named individuals and four unknown suspects, including members of her in-laws, alleging their involvement in her death.
Following Sabina’s murder, her father reportedly began intimidating people in the area, including members of the deceased’s in-laws, threatening them with implication in the case unless they paid him money. He allegedly used close associates—Monir Hossain, Ripon, and Mahbub—to enforce these threats, later personally overseeing the transactions. Over the past three months, at least 12 victims were allegedly extorted, with total sums amounting to approximately 900,000 BDT.
Recent Tragedy
The latest incident occurred on 21 March, coinciding with Eid, in Hosainpur village of Gallai Union. Maynal Hossain targeted his deceased daughter’s brother-in-law, Hasan, demanding money through threats of arrest. Hasan, a day labourer, was dragged from his home by Maynal’s associates when he failed to meet their demands.
During the altercation, Hasan’s mother, Karima Khatun, and her 21-year-old disabled granddaughter, Morium Akter, intervened. Morium was reportedly assaulted in the process and lost consciousness, dying at the scene. Following this, Chandina police registered a case, leading to the arrest of Maynal Hossain as the principal suspect.
Community and Police Response
Chandina Police Station Officer-in-Charge, Atikur Rahman, confirmed the arrest, stating that the father had been using his daughter’s murder case to coerce local residents for money. “Victims have repeatedly reported extortion incidents to the police,” he said. “The recent fatality during Eid was a direct result of these coercive tactics. The case is under thorough investigation, including forensic examination of the deceased.”
Key Timeline of Events
| Date | Event | Victim(s) | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2025 | Sabina Akter found dead in bathroom | Sabina Akter | Murder case filed by father |
| Dec 2025–Mar 2026 | Father extorts money from multiple residents | 12 victims | Alleged collection of ~900,000 BDT |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Altercation during Eid targeting Hasan | Morium Akter, Hasan | Morium dies; police file new case |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Arrest of Maynal Hossain | N/A | Principal accused in latest murder |
The case highlights the deepening crisis of criminal exploitation in the aftermath of a personal tragedy, raising serious concerns about law and order in Chandina. Authorities emphasise that the full circumstances surrounding Morium Akter’s death will be clarified following forensic examination.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police pledging to bring all responsible parties to justice.