Authorities at Jahangirnagar University recovered the body of a student found hanging in his residential hall on Wednesday afternoon. The grim discovery was made around 2:30 pm in room 413 of the Sher-e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Huq Hall, one of the university’s prominent residential halls.

The deceased has been identified as Arup Ratan Konisk, a student of the Department of Archaeology from the 50th batch. According to university officials, he was a resident of Sher-e-Bangla Hall and originally hailed from Narayanganj.

Details of the Incident

Initial reports indicate that fellow students alerted hall authorities after failing to locate Arup in the morning. The university’s residential management team immediately informed the campus security and local law enforcement, who arrived promptly at the scene.

Police sources confirmed that preliminary investigations suggest no immediate signs of foul play. However, the final cause of death will be determined after a post-mortem examination.

University authorities have expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family and assured students that counselling and support services are being made available to hall residents affected by the tragic event.

Background of the Deceased

Friends and classmates of Arup described him as a quiet and dedicated student with a keen interest in archaeology. Senior students at the hall reported that he had been preparing for his final year assignments and appeared normal in recent days.

The university has requested anyone with relevant information about the incident to cooperate with authorities. Meanwhile, counselling sessions and mental health support have been arranged for students and staff who may be impacted by this sudden tragedy.

This shocking incident has once again highlighted the importance of mental health awareness and student welfare within residential campuses. Officials emphasised that any student experiencing distress should seek help through university support channels.