The plaintiff says Afra Ibnat Ikra died by suicide due to “prolonged family conflict and different forms of abuse”
June 24, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
A Dhaka court has granted police two days to question actor Niamot Ullah Bhuiyan, popularly known as Zaher Alvi, in their custody over the death of his wife Afra Ibnat Ikra.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Albiruni Mir made the decision on Wednesday based on a petition from the investigating officer in the case, confirmed prosecution police Sub-Inspector Saiful Islam.
The hearing comes after investigators sought permission for extended questioning in the ongoing probe
His surrender comes weeks after his mother secures bail in the same case
He is accused of abetting suicide
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