A Dhaka University student was found dead in his rented accommodation in the Hazaribagh area of the capital after the door of his flat was forcibly broken open late on Thursday night, in a deeply unsettling incident that has prompted an ongoing investigation.
The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Saiful Amin Simanto, a final-year student of the Chemistry Department at the University of Dhaka. According to initial accounts, he was discovered unconscious inside his residence on Moneshwar Road in Hazaribagh shortly after midnight. Emergency efforts were made to rush him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead at approximately 1:25 a.m.
Hospital police confirmed that the body has been placed in the hospital morgue for post-mortem examination. Authorities have also informed the relevant police station, and further legal and investigative procedures are underway.
Family members and friends who brought him to the hospital, including his uncle Ruhul Amin, stated that Simanto had been residing in Hazaribagh for his studies. Ruhul Amin added that the family suspected the possibility of poisoning, although no official cause of death has yet been confirmed by medical authorities. He also noted that Simanto had been living in a rented flat while completing his final year of undergraduate studies.
Police have not yet released any formal statement regarding the circumstances leading to his death, and it remains unclear whether foul play, suicide, or accidental causes are being considered at this stage. Investigators are expected to rely on the post-mortem report and forensic evidence to determine the exact cause.
The incident has left fellow students and relatives in shock, particularly given the sudden nature of his death and the condition in which he was found.
Key Information Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of deceased | Saiful Amin Simanto |
| Age | 25 years |
| Institution | University of Dhaka |
| Department | Chemistry (Final Year) |
| Location of incident | Moneshwar Road, Hazaribagh, Dhaka |
| Time of discovery | Late night, 2 April (Thursday) |
| Hospital | Dhaka Medical College Hospital |
| Time of declaration of death | Around 1:25 a.m. |
| Initial suspicion | Possible poisoning (unconfirmed) |
| Current status | Body in morgue; investigation ongoing |
As authorities continue their inquiry, the circumstances surrounding Simanto’s death remain unclear. Officials have indicated that further details will emerge following the completion of medical examinations and police investigations.
