Sreenagar Upazila in Munshiganj district: A Hindu family in central Bangladesh says it is living in fear after discovering a handwritten death threat wrapped in a piece of white cloth commonly associated with funeral shrouds outside their home.
The incident took place in Chowdhury Para of Sholghar Union, under Sreenagar Upazila in Munshiganj district.According to the family, Sanjit’s wife found a polythene-wrapped package at the main entrance of their house when she stepped outside in the morning. When she opened it, she found a note wrapped in a piece of shroud cloth.
The note read: “Leave the country if you want to live. Otherwise, prepare to die.”
Sanjit said he had never experienced anything like this before and claimed he had no known disputes with anyone. He said he could not understand who might have sent the threat or why his family had been targeted.
“My wife found the package in front of our door. After seeing the note, we informed our neighbours and later contacted the police,” he said. “The authorities assured us that they would investigate the matter and provide security. We are now relying on that assurance.”Local residents described Sanjit as a quiet and hardworking man. According to the family, he spent nearly two decades working in Singapore before returning to Bangladesh. He is now a father of two and earns a living by running a small dairy farm.
Police said officers visited the scene soon after receiving the report. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) also met with the family.Sreenagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jewel Mia said the case was being treated seriously.
“We are investigating who may have left the note and whether there is any dispute or motive behind the incident. Our team is working to identify those responsible,” he said.
The threatening message has sparked concern among residents of the area, while the family says it continues to live in fear as the investigation continues.
