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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 30th March 2026, 11:07 AM
A court in Jamalpur has handed down the death penalty to a man convicted of murdering his wife over a dowry demand of 20,000 taka, in a case that has once again highlighted the persistence of domestic violence linked to financial disputes in Bangladesh.
On Monday afternoon (30 March), Judge Muhammad Abdur Rahim of the Jamalpur Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-1 pronounced the verdict against 38-year-old Aminul Islam, son of Amjal Mia from Benuar Char village in Dewanganj upazila. In addition to the capital punishment, the court imposed a fine of 100,000 taka.
According to the prosecution, the incident stems from a marriage in 2018 between Aminul Islam and Sujana Akhter, daughter of Suruj Mia from Bakshiganj upazila. Although the couple initially lived together after their marriage, tensions reportedly escalated over repeated demands for dowry.
The prosecution stated that on 24 April 2022, Aminul Islam assaulted his wife in a violent dispute related to a demand for 20,000 taka. During the attack, he allegedly kicked her in the abdomen, causing severe internal injuries. Sujana Akhter was subsequently taken for medical treatment but succumbed to her injuries while under care.
Following the incident, the victim’s father, Suruj Mia, filed a murder case at Dewanganj Model Police Station, naming Aminul Islam and two others as accused. The case proceeded through standard judicial processes, during which testimony from 13 witnesses was recorded. After reviewing the evidence and witness statements, the tribunal found Aminul Islam guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim | Sujana Akhter |
| Convicted | Aminul Islam (38) |
| Father’s Name | Amjal Mia |
| Location | Dewanganj, Jamalpur |
| Marriage Year | 2018 |
| Incident Date | 24 April 2022 |
| Cause | Dowry demand of 20,000 taka |
| Verdict Date | 30 March (Monday) |
| Court | Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-1, Jamalpur |
| Sentence | Death penalty + 100,000 taka fine |
| Witnesses Heard | 13 |
Legal observers note that cases involving dowry-related violence continue to surface across rural districts, despite strict laws designed to prevent such crimes. The tribunal’s decision reflects the judiciary’s firm stance on domestic homicide cases, particularly those involving brutal physical assault within marriage.
The verdict has been described by prosecutors as a significant outcome for justice, as the court concluded that the accused directly caused the victim’s death through deliberate violence.
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