In two separate incidents in Naogaon and Cox’s Bazar districts of Bangladesh, seven individuals were killed overnight, according to police and local reports. Four members of a family were killed in Naogaon’s Niamatpur upazila on Monday night (20 April), while three bodies were recovered from a remote hilly area in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, on Tuesday morning (21 April).
Naogaon: Four Members of a Family Killed
In Bahadurpur village under Bahadurpur Union in Niamatpur upazila of Naogaon district, four members of the same family were found dead in their home on Monday night. The deceased were identified as Habibur Rahman (35), his wife Popi Khatun (30), their son Parvez Hossain (10), and daughter Sadiya Khatun (3).
According to local sources, Habibur Rahman’s father, Nomer Hossain, noticed blood near the door of the house early Tuesday morning. Upon entering the room, he discovered the bodies of all four family members lying on a bed covered with a sheet. Following his alarm, local residents gathered at the scene and informed the police.
Police stated that Habibur Rahman worked as a cattle trader. He had returned home around 8 pm on Monday after selling cattle at Choubaria cattle market in Manda. He was reportedly carrying approximately 280,000 Bangladeshi Taka from the sale. Authorities suspect that the attack may have been carried out for robbery purposes. Gold ornaments from the house were also reportedly stolen, including earrings belonging to Popi Khatun.
The Officer-in-Charge of Niamatpur Police Station confirmed that Habibur Rahman and his wife were killed by having their throats slit, while the children were killed by blows to the head. Initial findings suggest that the perpetrators may have entered the house to commit robbery and later killed the victims to avoid identification.
Cox’s Bazar: Three Bodies Recovered from Hills
In a separate incident in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar, police recovered the bodies of three young men from a remote hill area in North Shilkhali of Baharchhara Union on Tuesday morning at approximately 9 am.
The deceased were identified as Majid (son of Nurul Kabir), Nurul Bashar (son of Nurul Islam), and Rabi (son of Ruhul Amin).
Local Union Parishad member Humayun Kabir stated that the bodies were found in a hilly area adjacent to Shilkhali. He also noted that two additional individuals from the area remain missing.
Police confirmed that all three bodies were recovered in a blood-stained condition. According to preliminary assessments, the victims may have been abducted during the night or early hours before being killed.
The Officer-in-Charge of Teknaf Model Police Station stated that the incident may be linked to kidnapping and human trafficking activities. He added that investigations are ongoing.
It was also reported by police that one of the deceased, Mujib, had six criminal cases filed against him, while others were also allegedly associated with kidnapping and human trafficking-related activities, according to initial findings.
Summary of Incidents
| Location | Number of Victims | Identified Deceased | Nature of Incident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niamatpur, Naogaon | 4 | Habibur Rahman, Popi Khatun, Parvez Hossain, Sadiya Khatun | Bladed weapon attack and head injuries; suspected robbery |
| Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar | 3 | Majid, Nurul Bashar, Rabi | Bodies recovered from hill area; suspected abduction and killing |
Authorities in both districts have launched separate investigations to determine the exact circumstances behind the killings.