Lakshmipur: A woman was reportedly slaughtered by his husband at Komolnagar upazila in Lakshmipur in the early hours of Tuesday.

The deceased is Rasheda Begum, 24, a resident of Rab Bazar area.

It has been known that Rasheda’s husband, Mohammad Shumon, 30, went missing since the murder took place.

Police recovered body of Rasheda from Rab Bazar area of the upazila at about 2:30am.

Local union council member Mohammad Uddin quoting the victim’s family said Shuman used to beat Rasheda for dowry. The local people brought accused Shumon for killing Rasheda as he did not get demanded amount Tk 30,000 as dowry.

Komolnagar police assistant sub-inspector Rejaul Karim Reja said the body was taken to the police station on Tuesday morning.