AMTALI, BARGUNA, July 1: A schoolgirl reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself in Amtali Upazila in the district on Sunday afternoon.
Deceased Mukta Begum, 16, daughter of Raju Sarder of Chhotonilganj Village in the upazila.
According to the deceaseds family members, Mukta along with her mother Khaleda Begum lived in a rented house owned by one Ali Akbar Howlader in Ward No. 2 of the municipality.
On Sunday morning, Mukta went to school, but returned home at noon without attending any classes. Her mother was not at home at the time.
At around 3:30 pm, Mukta hanged herself from the ceiling with her scarf.
Her younger brother discovered the hanging body when he entered the house for lunch and informed the family members.
Subsequently, they informed police.
Being informed, police recovered the body and sent it to Barguna General Hospital morgue for an autopsy.
Before taking her life, Mukta left a note for her mother, which reads, "Mother, I am leaving, take care of yourself."
Officer-in-Charge of Kazi Amtali Police Station Shakhawat Hossain confirmed the incident.
