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Internet Edition. January 10, 2009, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM

Man strangles wife for dowry in Gazipur

UNB, Gazipur

A pregnant housewife was strangulated to death allegedly by her husband in Harinal area of the district town on Thursday due to dowry.

The deceased was identified as Farida Parvin, 22, wife of Delwar.

Family sources said Delwar married Parvin six months back. But, he used to torture Parvin due to dowry demand since their marriage.

On the fateful day, Delwar beat up Parvin and strangled her following a feud at noon.

Police arrested Delwar in this connection. A case was filed.

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