Mother sells 4-month-baby to buy phone!

A woman of Tangail allegedly sold her 4-months-old baby boy to fulfill her hobbies like mobile phone, anklet, nose ring and other items.

The accused is Laboni Akter Liza, wife of Robiul Islam, hailed from Gopalpur Balata village of the upazila.

The incident took place in Pundura Seoratola area of Madhupur municipality in Tangail.

Police and family sources said that shortly after the marriage, disagreements arose between the husband and wife due to financial crisis. Four months ago, a baby boy was born to their family. Later, due to a disagreement with the husband, Laboni sold her baby for Tk40,000 on April 10.

Later, on information, police rescued the baby this morning.

The mother of the baby said, “My mental state was not correct. I sold my son to a man in Sirajganj for Tk40,000 with the help of a man named Monir. Later, using the money, I bought a mobile phone, anklet and nose ring. It was my mistake.”

Madhupur police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Emranul Kabir confirmed the matter.