SAU female student `commits suicide`

A female student of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) reportedly took her own life by hanging herself at her own residence in Jashore on Monday morning.

The deceased was identified as Julhas Silvia, a first-year student of agriculture faculty. She was a resident of Krishakratna Sheikh Hasina Hall of the university. Silvia was a daughter of Irfan Ali, a high school teacher in the district.

The reason behind her suicide could not be known immediately.

SAU Proctor Professor Dr. Md. Forhad Hossain said, ‘I was shocked after hearing the incident. I don't know the details; the local administration can be informed in this regard.’