12 October, 2026- Dhaka:- The throat-slit body of Padma Rani Majhi, a 48-year-old woman who sold vegetables, was recovered by police in Nawabganj, Dhaka, a day after she went missing. Her body was found in a bush beside the Shantinagar–Golla road in the Char Khulshi Chak area of Jantroil Union on Sunday morning, sparking concern and alarm among local residents.
Padma Rani Majhi was the wife of Dayal Majhi and a resident of the area.
According to her family and police sources, she left home on Saturday morning, October 10, as usual, to sell vegetables in nearby villages and rural markets. However, she did not return home by the evening. Her family subsequently began searching for her.
On Sunday morning, local residents heading to work in nearby fields noticed a strong foul smell coming from a bush beside the Shantinagar–Golla road. Upon searching the area, they discovered a woman’s body and immediately informed the police.
Nawabganj Police Station personnel arrived at the scene and recovered the body. The deceased was subsequently identified as Padma Rani Majhi.
Mohammad Abu Hanif, officer-in-charge of Nawabganj Police Station, said police were preparing the inquest report and making arrangements to send the body to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue for an autopsy.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and cause of her death and identify those responsible. Authorities are working to uncover the details of the incident, and preparations were reportedly underway to file a case at the police station.
The motive behind the killing and the identities of any suspects remain unknown. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
