Three members of a family were found dead on Sunday morning at a hotel in the capital’s Moghbazar area, in what police suspect to be a case of food poisoning.
The deceased were identified as Monir Hossain, an expatriate worker; his wife Swapna; and their son Arafat Hossain Nayeem, according to Masud Alam, deputy commissioner of Ramna division police.
Police said the family had arrived in Dhaka from Lakshmipur on Saturday to consult a doctor. Failing to secure an appointment, they opted to stay overnight at the hotel.
“In the morning, Monir called his relatives and informed them that all three were seriously unwell and vomiting. The relatives rushed to the hotel and alerted police,” said DC Masud.
Preliminary findings indicate that Swapna and Nayeem died at the hotel. Monir was rushed to Ad-din Medical College Hospital and admitted to the ICU but was later declared dead.
Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of death, pending autopsy reports, with food poisoning being the primary suspected cause. “We suspect it might be food poisoning. The bodies will be sent to the morgue for post-mortem examinations,” the DC added.
An investigation is underway.