Shila Islam, 35, a leader of the banned Awami League and a union council member in Agailjhara, Barishal, died after an attempted hanging, according to the report. She was taken to Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in critical condition on Friday night and was declared dead by the doctor on duty. Islam was the labour affairs secretary of the উপজেলা মহিলা আওয়ামী লীগ and a reserved female member for wards 7, 8 and 9 of Gaila Union.

Her father, Abdus Salam Hawlader of Seral village, alleged that her husband, Maruf Serniabath, had frequently beaten her after their marriage. He said that at about 3 p.m. on Friday, Maruf assaulted Islam at their rented home in Seral village. Islam then locked the door and attempted suicide by hanging, he alleged.

Neighbours broke open the door, rescued Islam and admitted her to Agailjhara উপজেলা Health Complex. As her condition deteriorated, she was transferred to Barishal Shabchim Hospital. Her husband is a union council member for ward 8 of the same union and was her second husband. Kotwali Model Police Station officer-in-charge Md Al Mamun Ul Islam said police were sent to the hospital and legal action would follow an investigation.