'Whatever you want to eat, have it within the next 10-12 days': 2 Kushtia households receive notes with shrouds

Unidentified individuals have left shrouds, incense sticks, soap, rosewater and handwritten notes at the homes of two residents in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia, threatening them in writing. The notes, which name the two individuals, advise them to "eat whatever they want, good or bad" within the next 10-12 days, creating panic and tension in the locality.

Incident Details

The incident occurred at the homes of Bachchu Malitha (30), son of Fakir Malitha, and Monirul (42), son of Jasim Uddin, in Charsadipur village under Philipnagar union. Ekramul Haque, panel chairman of Philipnagar Union Parishad, confirmed the authenticity of the incident to Prothom Alo.

Family members of both households said the perpetrators left the items at the two homes at some point during the night. In the morning, after waking up, the residents found the shrouds along with other items and the notes.

Contents of the Note

The note left at Bachchu Malitha's home reads: "Bachchu bhai, we do not know what you have eaten or not eaten in your life. But within the next 10-12 days, whatever you want to eat, have it — good or bad." Similar threats were made in the notes addressed to both individuals by name.

Panic in the Area

Following the incident, panic has spread across Charsadipur village and its surrounding areas. Local residents have demanded security. Police have reportedly begun looking into the matter, though no official comment was immediately available.