Tragic Death of TV Journalist Sarah Rahanuma Sparks Controversy in Bangladesh

The body of 32-year-old TV journalist Sarah Rahanuma was found in Dhaka's Hatirjheel Lake. Her death has sparked controversy, with suspicions of foul play and allegations of it being an attack on freedom of expression. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of her death.

The body of 32-year-old TV journalist Sarah Rahanuma was discovered floating in Hatirjheel Lake, Dhaka, on Wednesday, as reported by media outlets.

Sahara Rahanuma, a newsroom editor at Gazi TV, had been missing after attending work. Her body was retrieved by pedestrians and taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Inspector Bachchu Mia from the Dhaka Medical College Hospital police confirmed the recovery.

Questions arose when Sarah had posted enigmatic messages on Facebook prior to her death, tagging a friend named Fahim Faysal and expressing sentiments of despair. While police investigate, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, accused the incident of being another crackdown on free speech in the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)