20 April 2024

Four Bangladeshi women killed in domestic violence in UK in 2 years

By Redoy K

Here’s a summary of the news in around 80 words:

Four Bangladeshi women – Yeasmin Begum, Ayesha Hasan, Soma Begum, and Kulsuma Akter – were murdered by their husbands in the UK within the last two years over family feuds. Two perpetrators received prison sentences of 33 and 21 years respectively, while two cases remain under trial. These incidents have raised concerns among Bangladeshis living in the UK. Syeda Choudhury, a London councilor, cited economic strain, drug addiction, and gambling as major reasons behind the rise in domestic violence within the community. Photo Collected