KHULNA, March 28, 2026 (BSS) - Police have arrested a man, Khokhon Shikdar, 
in connection with the murder of his wife who died at a private hospital in 
Dhaka while undergoing treatment.

The deceased was identified as Khurshida Begum, 50, a resident of Chandpur 
village under Rupsha upazila of the district, police said today.

According to family members and police, the incident took place on Thursday 
morning following a domestic dispute. In a fit of rage, Khokhon Shikdar 
allegedly struck his wife on the head with a spade, leaving her seriously 
injured.

She was first taken to Rupsha Upazila Health Complex and later shifted to 
Khulna Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) as her condition deteriorated.

Subsequently, she was transferred to a private hospital in Dhaka for advanced 
treatment, where she succumbed to her injuries late Friday night.

Following the incident, the victim's son Mishkat Shikdar, filed a murder case 
with Rupsha Police Station against his father.

The accused, Khokhon Shikdar, was arrested this morning.

Investigating Officer of Rupsha Police Station, Mohammad Abdus Sabur Khan, 
confirmed and said the accused had been taken into custody in connection with 
the murder and legal proceedings were underway.