A Jamalpur court on Tuesday convicted a man and his parents on charges of torturing his wife over dowry demands, sentencing them to various terms in prison. According to the prosecution, Sohel married Mst Fahima Khatun, 21, daughter of Md Fazlul Haque, from Kolakanda village in the same upazila on November 22, 2019. After 15 days, Fahima's father, Fazlul Haque, learned of the abuse and immediately rescued his injured daughter from her in-laws' house. The court sentenced Md Sohel Miah to two years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Tk 20,000. The public prosecutor, Advocate Md Fazlul Haque, confirmed the verdict, ensuring that justice had been served for the victim.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 03, 2026 17:39 UTC