Worker found dead in Narayanganj

NARAYANGANJ, Oct 17: Police recovered the half-decomposed body of a 36-year-old mill worker from a rented house in Araihazar Upazila of the district on Friday morning.

The victim, Nadim Akond, had his hands tied and a rope wrapped around his neck, according to police. Bloodstains were also found scattered outside the room.

Nadim, son of Jasim Uddin from Pakundia Upazila in Kishoreganj, worked at a local mill and lived in a rented house in the Kalibari area of Duptara Union.

Police said Nadim had been missing since Wednesday morning. Investigators suspect an illicit affair between Nadim’s wife, Khadija, and another man.

According to preliminary findings, the room where the body was found had been rented by Hakim Molla from Narail District.

Investigators allege Hakim and Khadija had a long-standing extramarital affair, and Hakim has been missing since the incident.

Officer-in-Charge of Araihazar Police Station Md Sobzel Hossain said the body will be sent to Narayanganj Victoria General Hospital morgue for an autopsy.