A man has allegedly stabbed his wife to death before attempting to die by suicide following a domestic dispute in Jashore, police say.
The incident took place at a rented residence near Sheikhhati Tamaltala of Noapara Union under Sadar Upazila on Monday dawn, said Kotwali Police Inspector (Investigation) Kazi Babul Hossain.
The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Samina Akter.
Her husband, idenfied only as Sujon, 26, is currently undergoing treatment at the Jashore 250-bed General Hospital’s male surgery ward.
The couple were maternal cousins, police said.
