BANGLADESH. MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING WIFE

a court in Patuakhali, Bangladesh, convicted Jahangir Shikder, 35, of Hajikhali village, Sadar, and sentenced him to death for killing his wife. According to the prosecution, Jahangir had tortured his wife Halima Begum since their marriage due to unmet dowry demands. On August 30, 2000 Jahangir mercilessly beat Halima, leaving her dead on the spot.