A court in Comilla has sentenced a man to death for the murder of a Comilla University student and her mother. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday (November 11), with the court also imposing a fine of Tk 3 lakh on the convict, Mobarak Hossain, for the two murders.

Details of the Incident

According to court proceedings and case documents, Mobarak Hossain used to visit the student's residence regularly to perform exorcism rituals. On the night of the incident, he attempted to sexually assault the student. In his statement before the court, Mobarak admitted that the murders followed this attempted assault.

Reaction to the Verdict

Prosecution lawyers welcomed the verdict, stating that the court delivered the ruling based on evidence presented during the trial. Defense lawyers, however, are expected to advise the convict to appeal the decision in a higher court, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Next Steps

Mobarak Hossain retains the legal right to appeal the death sentence in the High Court. Following the receipt of the full verdict document, further legal proceedings will be initiated in accordance with the law, sources confirmed.