Bangladesh’s Rangpur has been shaken by the killing of four members of a Hindu family inside their home. Police have detained two cousins, while investigators are examining allegations involving drug use, a possible robbery angle and attempts to conceal the victims’ identities.
RANGPUR, Bangladesh — Four members of a Hindu family, including a retired schoolteacher, his wife and their two children, were found dead inside their three-storey house in the Daspara area of Rangpur. Rangpur Metropolitan Police have detained two local cousins, Mugdho Das and Siddhartha Das, in connection with the quadruple murder and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Key Highlights
- Four members of the Chakraborty family, including a retired teacher and his 12-year-old son, were found dead at their Rangpur residence.
- Police say the two detained cousins were allegedly using Yaba on the roof before the confrontation with Ganapati Chakraborty.
- Investigators are examining a possible robbery angle after household items were found disturbed and a reported 15 lakh taka PF withdrawal came under scrutiny.
Who were the four victims in Rangpur?
The deceased were identified as 65-year-old Ganapati Chakraborty, a retired teacher of Rangpur District School who also practised homeopathy; his 50-year-old wife Pritilata Chakraborty; their 23-year-old daughter Agami Chakraborty Prarthi; and their 12-year-old son Priyam Chakraborty.
Ganapati had retired from Rangpur District School in December 2025. According to the supplied information, the family lived in the house where police later recovered all four bodies.
Police account of how the Rangpur killings unfolded
Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Mabud said preliminary questioning indicated that the two suspects entered the roof of Ganapati’s house from a neighbouring building on Thursday night. Police allege that the two were consuming Yaba, a drug containing methamphetamine and caffeine, when Ganapati heard a noise and went upstairs.
According to the police account, the suspects feared that the retired teacher would identify them. Investigators allege that Ganapati was killed first, followed by Pritilata after she came upstairs after hearing the disturbance. Their daughter and young son were subsequently killed, according to the preliminary investigation.
Suspects allegedly stayed inside the house for hours
Police say the suspects did not immediately leave after the killings. According to the investigation, they remained inside the property for around six to seven hours, where they allegedly ate food, consumed drugs and used the bathroom before leaving and locking the house from outside.
The sequence has become an important part of the investigation because police are examining what the suspects did inside the property after the deaths and whether they attempted to remove or conceal evidence.
Where were the four bodies found?
According to the Rangpur Metropolitan CID investigation, the victims were found in different parts of the darkened three-storey house. Ganapati’s body was recovered from the roof, while Pritilata and Agami were found on the stairs.
Priyam’s body was found hidden beneath a bed inside a room. Police subsequently sent the bodies for post-mortem examination as investigators began collecting forensic evidence from the property.
Investigators examine possible evidence-concealment attempt
The investigation has also found evidence suggesting an attempt may have been made to conceal the victims’ identities. The supplied material, citing The Daily Star, says Rangpur CID officials reported that a flammable substance or chemical had been applied to the victims’ faces.
Family members also said the faces appeared affected when the bodies were handed over after post-mortem examinations. Investigators are examining whether the substance was used to interfere with identification or forensic evidence.
Was 15 lakh taka linked to the murder?
Police are also investigating a possible robbery motive. Household belongings and cupboards were found disturbed, raising suspicion that the scene may have been made to appear like a robbery.
Rangpur District School headmaster Abul Kalam Azad said Ganapati had withdrawn around 15 lakh taka from his provident fund about a month earlier. The money was reportedly intended for restarting construction work on his unfinished house, and investigators are examining whether the withdrawal was connected to the crime.
Who are the two detained suspects?
Mugdho Das, 21, reportedly works as an assistant at a goldsmith’s shop, while 19-year-old Siddhartha Das is associated with the fish trade in Rangpur City Market. Both are residents of the local Daspara area.
Police have said the two men were long-term users of Yaba. According to the supplied material, both suspects have admitted involvement during police questioning, while investigators continue to gather forensic and digital evidence.
Police, CID and Detective Branch continue investigation
The formal murder case was registered at Rangpur Kotwali Police Station on the complaint of Gopinath Chakraborty, the elder brother of Ganapati Chakraborty. Police, CID and the Detective Branch are jointly working on the case.
The investigation is now focused on establishing the complete sequence of events, verifying the suspects’ statements and determining whether the alleged robbery angle and the reported PF withdrawal played any role in the killings.
Legal Disclaimer
The allegations and investigative details in this report are based on the supplied source material and statements attributed to police, investigators and other named sources. The suspects’ alleged involvement should not be treated as a final judicial finding, and guilt can only be established through due legal process.
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