Dhaka Court Grants Two-Day Remand for Husband in Dentist Murder Case
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A Dhaka court on Monday placed Mohammad Sohel Rana on a two-day remand for questioning in connection with the murder of his wife, dentist Sara Roksana. The order was issued by Metropolitan Magistrate Aminul Islam Junaid following a request from police, who had originally sought seven days of custody to interrogate the suspect.
Roksana, 42, was found dead in her residence in the Faydabad area of Dakshinkhan last Thursday. Her body was discovered by the couple’s 10-year-old daughter, who found her mother face-down on the bed with a pillow pressed over her head after returning from school. The victim’s family filed a murder case the following day, alleging that Rana had been physically abusing his wife for years and maintained multiple extramarital affairs. According to relatives, Roksana had expressed fears for her safety to her sister shortly before her death.
Initial investigations suggested a potential burglary, as a window grill had been cut and gold ornaments worth approximately 2 million taka were reported missing. However, investigators soon shifted their focus toward the husband, noting inconsistencies in the crime scene. Police reported that while the grill was damaged, neighbors heard no noise, and no footprints were found outside the window. Conversely, footprints matching Rana’s shoes were discovered inside the balcony, an item he reportedly admitted belonged to him.
Further raising suspicions, investigators highlighted that the daughter, who usually found the apartment locked from the inside when returning from school, found it open on the day of the incident. Furthermore, police noted that Rana did not attempt to provide medical assistance to his wife upon finding her body. Forensic and investigative findings indicated that the couple’s personal safe remained intact and that the scene had been staged to appear as a robbery.
During the court hearing, defense lawyers argued that Rana was being falsely implicated due to marital disputes and sought bail, which was denied. As he was escorted from the courthouse, Rana maintained his innocence, claiming he was being framed by police. According to investigators, Rana has since acknowledged longstanding domestic friction and admitted to harboring suspicions regarding his wife’s personal life. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) continues to process evidence collected from the scene as the investigation proceeds.
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