An 18-year-old woman named Keya Akhter has died by suicide after reportedly consuming poison in Tongi, Gazipur. Following the incident, her husband has gone into hiding.

Keya, originally from Kakchira village under Patharghata police station in Barguna, was living in a rented apartment in East Arichpur, Turag Bazar area, with her husband. According to police, ongoing marital disputes led Keya to take poison late Monday night. She was rushed to Tongi Government Hospital by family members but succumbed to the poisoning early Tuesday morning. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the absconding husband.