The deceased was identified as Sonia Aktar Jannati, 16, daughter of Md Shakil Mia of Gopalganj.
Sub-Inspector of Kolatia police outpost Chunnu Mia said Jannati had been working as a domestic help at Ashikuzzaman’s house for the past three years.
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The girl hanged herself from a ceiling fan after her mother who recently came to visit her, scolded her for spending too much time talking on her mobile, Mia said, seemingly absolving the employers including his colleague of any blame.
Mujammel Hossain, Inspector of Keraniganj Model Police Station said the body has been sent to hospital for an autopsy.
An unnatural death case has been filed by the mother.
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