Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Hindu Family Murder Case Reveals Disturbing Allegations
A family of four was found dead inside their home in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
The victims included a retired teacher, his wife, their adult daughter, and their young son.
Police say two neighbours went onto the family’s roof to take yaba, a drug.
The family’s father allegedly confronted them, and police say the two men then attacked the family members.
Police believe the suspects stayed inside the house overnight.
They allegedly bathed, ate dates and cucumbers, and tried to make the home look confusing.
Police arrested the two suspects and said they confessed to the killings.
Investigators are still testing evidence, including date pits, to learn more.
Four members of a Hindu family were killed inside their locked home in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
Police said the victims were retired schoolteacher Ganapati Chakraborty, his wife, daughter, and 12-year-old son.
Police allege two neighbours killed the family after being confronted while consuming yaba on the rooftop.
The suspects allegedly stayed overnight, bathed, ate dates and cucumbers, and later left during Friday prayers.
Police arrested maternal cousins Siddhartha Das and Mugdha Das, who allegedly confessed; jewellery was recovered and DNA testing is underway.
- Who
- The victims were Ganapati Chakraborty, his wife Pritilata, their daughter Agami Chakraborty Prarthi, and their son Priyam Chakraborty; police arrested neighbours Siddhartha Das and Mugdha Das.
- What
- A family of four was killed, allegedly by two neighbours who police say later looted and attempted to conceal evidence at the home.
- When
- The incident allegedly occurred late Thursday night; the bodies were recovered on Saturday, and police say the suspects left during Friday prayers.
- Where
- The Chakraborty family’s two-storey home in the Machuapara area of Rangpur city, Bangladesh.
- Why
- Police allege the killings began after the victims confronted the suspects for allegedly consuming yaba on the rooftop.
- Victims
- Ganapati Chakraborty, 65; Pritilata Chakraborty, 50; Agami Chakraborty Prarthi, 23; and Priyam Chakraborty, 12
- Location
- Machuapara, Rangpur city, Bangladesh
- Suspects arrested
- Maternal cousins Siddhartha Das, 19, and Mugdha Das, 23
- Police account
- The suspects allegedly climbed onto the roof to consume yaba and attacked the family after being confronted
- Reported actions afterward
- The suspects allegedly stayed overnight, bathed, ate dates and cucumbers, and scattered belongings
- Evidence cited
- Recovered jewellery, date pits, suspected drug residue, damaged mobile phones, and other items
- Investigation status
- Police said the suspects confessed and that DNA testing using seized date pits is underway
