Body exhumed to verify Harris Chy's identity

SAVAR, Oct 16 (UNB): A body believed to be that of BNP leader Harris Chowdhury has been exhumed from a graveyard in Savar to confirm its identity through a DNA test, reports UNB.

The exhumation took place at the Jamiah Khatamunnabiyyin Madrasa graveyard in Birulia, under the supervision of Executive Magistrate SM Russell Islam Noor on Wednesday.

The process was initiated following an appeal by Harris Chowdhury's daughter, Barrister Samira Tanzin Chowdhury, who sought to resolve confusion regarding the identity of the remains. If confirmed, the body will be reburied in Sylhet.

The exhumation was carried out in accordance with an order from the Dhaka District Magistrate's office, issued on October 8. Samira, along with other administrative officials, was present during the procedure.