A woman died after allegedly being stabbed by her stepson following a family dispute in Bholahat upazila of Chapainawabganj on Saturday evening.
The deceased was identified as Ayesha Begum, 35, wife of Babul Hossain, a resident of the area.
The incident occurred in the Dharampur area of Jambaria Union in the upazila.
Locals said that during a family dispute, Ayesha's stepson Ashiqur Rahman allegedly stabbed her several times with a knife, leaving her seriously injured.
Neighbours rescued the critically injured Ayesha and rushed her to Shibganj Upazila Health Complex, where doctor Dr Mohin declared her dead upon arrival.
Abdul Barik, Officer-in-Charge 9of Bholahat Police Station, said police recovered the body after being informed of the incident.
The OC said legal action would be taken in connection with the incident.