In a harrowing discovery that has sent shockwaves through the coastal district of Cox’s Bazar, police have recovered the partially decomposed remains of a young man in Ramu Upazila. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Belal Uddin Jihad (also known locally as Badal), was found in a rented residence on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Preliminary investigations suggest he was murdered by his wife, Tahera Begum Akhi, 36, a prominent local social media personality active on the TikTok platform.
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The Discovery of the Crime
The gruesome find was made at approximately 12:30 pm in the East Merongloa Rahmania Madrasa area of Fatekharkul Union. Neighbours, alerted by a pervasive and sickening stench emanating from the property, breached the entrance to find Belal’s lifeless body. Upon receiving the report, officers from Ramu Police Station arrived to secure the scene and initiate a forensic recovery.
Belal, the son of Abul Kashem from the East Rajarkul Hazipara neighbourhood, had been residing in the rented flat with Akhi for approximately five months. Police believe the homicide occurred three to four days prior to the discovery, during which time the suspect allegedly fled the premises with her two children.
Incident Profile: The Ramu Homicide
| Detail | Information |
| Victim | Belal Uddin Jihad (Badal), 22 |
| Primary Suspect | Tahera Begum Akhi, 36 (Social Media Influencer) |
| Location | East Merongloa, Ramu, Cox’s Bazar |
| Estimated Time of Death | 29 February – 1 March 2026 |
| Suspected Cause | Asphyxiation via pillow smothering |
| Current Status | Suspect at large; body sent for post-mortem |
A Volatile Domestication
Local sources and distraught family members revealed that the couple’s short marriage was marred by incessant domestic strife. Disputes frequently erupted over lifestyle choices and personal conduct, exacerbated by Akhi’s high-profile presence on social media. Police theory suggests that during a particularly violent altercation, Akhi allegedly overpowered her younger husband and smothered him to death with a pillow.
The suspect, originally from the West Thoyyangakata area of Khuniyapalong Union, gained a significant following for her digital content. Authorities are now exploring whether her online activities or related interpersonal conflicts contributed to the breakdown of the marriage.
Official Investigation and Manhunt
Monirul Islam Bhuiyan, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ramu Police Station, confirmed that a “surathal” (preliminary inquest) report has been meticulously prepared. “The state of the body indicates the murder took place several days ago. We are processing the remains for a full post-mortem at the Cox’s Bazar District Hospital morgue to confirm the exact cause of death,” the OC stated.
He further added that multiple police units have been deployed to track and apprehend the fleeing suspect. The tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the potential for domestic escalation, compounded by the complexities of modern digital identities.