A 25-year-old man named Mohammad Islam died after consuming poison in front of his girlfriend’s house in Sondra village under Ichapur Union of Ramganj upazila, Lakshmipur. The incident occurred on Thursday, and he passed away on Saturday morning while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Islam, son of Motaleb Hossain, reportedly took the step after his marriage proposal was rejected by the girl’s family.

According to locals, Islam had been in a long-term relationship with 16-year-old Juthi Akter, daughter of expatriate Alamgir Hossain. When Islam’s family sent a marriage proposal, Juthi’s family refused it outright, leading to emotional distress for Islam. Overwhelmed by rejection, he drank poison in front of their house. Despite being taken to local and later Dhaka hospitals, he succumbed to his injuries.

Police confirmed that officers were sent to the scene. The Ramganj police chief stated that legal action would follow if a written complaint is filed.