Man, Seven-Month-Old Twin Daughters Found Dead in Chattogram

Police have recovered the bodies of a 55-year-old man, identified as Md. Jahed Hossain, and his seven-month-old twin daughters from their home in Banshkhali, Chattogram. The bodies were found around 4:00 pm on Friday (November 13) in Mowlar Para, Madhyam Puichhari, under Puichhari Union. The man's wife, mother-in-law and sister-in-law have been taken into custody for questioning in connection with the incident.

Jahed Hossain was the son of Badiul Alam, a former chairman of Chambal Union in the upazila. His twin daughters were identified as Jasia Jannat and Jarin Jannat.

According to local sources, Jahed and his wife had an argument on Friday morning over attending a family programme. After Friday prayers, his wife, Afia Begum, left home to attend a social event, leaving Jahed and their two infant daughters at the house.

Afia said she had planned to attend the programme with other family members around noon. When she wanted to take the twins along, her husband reportedly objected. She subsequently left the children at home and went to the event.

Upon returning in the afternoon, family members found the doors and windows of the house shut. Their cries for help drew the attention of neighbours, who subsequently informed the police and Fire Service.

Banshkhali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Robiul Haque said officers rushed to the scene after receiving the information and recovered all three bodies.

According to the police officer, the preliminary suspicion is that Jahed may have strangled his two daughters before taking his own life, possibly following a family dispute or amid psychological distress. However, the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain subject to investigation.

The bodies have been sent to the morgue of Chattogram Medical College Hospital for autopsies, the OC said. Police will file an unnatural death case in connection with the incident.