A somber atmosphere has descended upon Rajshahi University following the tragic discovery of a student’s body in a private hostel earlier today. On Wednesday afternoon, the peaceful Binodpur residential area became the site of a grim police operation after fellow residents of a local “mess” (student hostel) grew concerned by the lack of response from one of the rooms. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers were required to force entry into the locked premises, where they found the young woman lifeless.
The victim has been identified as Lamisa Nawrin, known affectionately to her peers as Pushpita. A resident of Jhenaidah district, she was a promising young scholar belonging to the 2024–25 academic session in the Department of Islamic History and Culture. Having only recently embarked on her university journey, her untimely passing has left her classmates and faculty in a state of utter disbelief and sorrow.
According to Abul Kalam Azad, the Officer-in-Charge of Motihar Police Station, the circumstances surrounding the discovery suggest a tragic case of self-harm. Preliminary reports indicate that the student was found suspended from a ceiling fan. Although she was immediately rushed to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in an effort to save her life, the emergency department physicians unfortunately confirmed that she had already passed away.
Incident Summary: Lamisa Nawrin Case
| Attribute | Details |
| Student Name | Lamisa Nawrin (Pushpita) |
| Academic Year | First Year (2024–25 Session) |
| Department | Islamic History and Culture |
| Origin | Jhenaidah District |
| Status | Declared Dead on Arrival (RMCH) |
| Current Stage | Post-mortem Examination Pending |
Professor Mahbubor Rahman, the Proctor of Rajshahi University, visited the scene and confirmed that the institution is provideing all necessary assistance to the authorities. The Proctor noted that he has already spoken with the deceased’s father to convey the university’s condolences and to coordinate the return of her remains. Following the completion of the mandatory autopsy at the hospital morgue and the fulfillment of legal protocols, the body will be released to her family for burial in Jhenaidah.
This tragedy highlights the significant emotional and psychological pressures often faced by students living away from their families for the first time. As the university community mourns the loss of one of its newest members, there are growing calls for more robust mental health interventions and welfare monitoring for students residing in private accommodations surrounding the campus.