A teenage flower seller girl was found dead near Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Saturday night.
The 17-year-old was identified as Mim, who used to sell flowers in Shahbagh, reports UNB.
Mim’s friends found her lying unconscious beside Shahid Minar area at midnight and rushed her to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where she was declared dead.
DMCH police outpost Assistant Sub-Inspector Abdul Khan confirmed the matter and said Mim’s body had been kept in the hospital’s morgue for autopsy.
“A black mark was found on her neck, but the cause of her death can be confirmed after receiving the medical reports,” Abdul said.
“One of Mim’s friend informed police that Mim was the daughter of Sundari Begum from Kamrangir Char’s Jhauchor.”