Bank official's hanging body recovered in Rangamati

Police recovered the body of a bank official from a building of Sonali Bank branch in Rangamati on Sunday evening.

The deceased was identified as Md Rafikul Islam, 50, from Bangalhalia union under Rajasthali upazila of the district. He was senior principal officer of Rangamati Sonali Bank PLC in New Court building branch and lived in a rented room in the building's fourth floor.

Citing Rafikul's colleagues, it was known that he was depressed for a long time due to his familu disputes. He was last seen at lunch time. Later, his body was found hanging in his room. 

Confirming the matter, Rangamati Kotwali Police Station sub-inspector Rupak Karmakar said being informed, they have recovered the body and it will be handed over to his family after completing the legal procedures.

Sahed Uddin, officer-in-charge of the police station, said the body was sent to a morgue for autopsy and the actual reason behind the death would be known after autopsy.