In a heart-wrenching incident, a student of Dhaka University (DU) ended his life by jumping from the rooftop of his dormitory early Monday morning, leaving behind a final note filled with regret and sorrow on social media.
The deceased, Sanju Baraik, was a resident of Jagannath Hall and a student of the Anthropology Department under the 2020–21 academic session. He hailed from Chunarughat upazila in Habiganj district.
According to Professor Debashish Pal, Provost of Jagannath Hall, Sanju entered the dormitory through its east gate at 4:01am and took the elevator of Rabindra Bhavan to reach the rooftop. Surveillance footage shows that at approximately 5:30am, he jumped from the building, landing near the pond on the west side.
Security guards rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
SSC examinee dies ‘by suicide’ in Manikganj failing to achieve GPA 5
Roommates said Sanju had been mentally distressed in recent days, reportedly due to emotional turmoil linked to a romantic relationship. He had not been staying at the hall for the past two days.
What makes the tragedy even more poignant is a post Sanju made on Facebook shortly before the incident. In the message, he wrote: "I have realised my mistakes. I disturbed someone day after day, and it was completely wrong of me to blame others. I apologise to everyone. If my actions have caused any harm to anyone, that responsibility is entirely mine and I am asking for forgiveness."
The post, heavy with guilt and emotional exhaustion, is now being widely shared by fellow students, many expressing shock and sorrow over the untimely loss.
Officer-in-Charge of Shahbagh Police Station Khalid Munsur confirmed that initial evidence points to suicide. “We are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to those close to him to understand the full circumstances behind this tragic act,” he said.
Expatriate ‘dies by suicide’ after ‘killing’ ex-wife in M’singh
Sanju's death has cast a pall of grief over the university community, reigniting discussions on the importance of mental health support for students struggling in silence.