Convict executed at Kashimpur jail

GAZIPUR, Nov 02 (UNB): A condemned convict was hanged on Sunday night at Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur for killing his pregnant wife and two-year-old daughter in 2006.

Senior Jail Super Abdul Jalil Roy said Abdul Gafur, son of Shamsul Haque of Ramgati upazila in Laxmipur district, was executed around 11:55 pm.

Gazipur Additional District Magistrate Abul Kalam Azad, Civil Surgeon Dr Mohammad Khairuzzaman were present during the execution.

On October 8, 2006, a case was filed against Gafur for killing his five-month pregnant wife and two-year-old daughter over a family feud at Ramgati in Laxmipur district.

On April 28, 2008, Laxmipur Additional District and Sessions Judge sentenced him to death.