Attacked by husband

Another shocking story about domestic abuse emerged from Bangladesh in July 2011 which I missed. This time about 33 year old Rumana Manzur who was savagely beaten by her husband, gouging at her eyes leaving her blind, biting part of her nose and cheek off as their 5 year old daughter watched on in terror. The husband, Syeed Hassan Sumon flew in to a rage after suspecting his wife of having an affair with an Iranian man whilst she was studying in Canada.

Unlike many cases in Bangladesh, this story hit the headlines after Rumana and her family decided to go public despite fears that Syeed would use counter arguments of betrayal to besmirch her character. It turned out to be well worth it because shortly after Syeed accused his wife of infidelity, her social network rallied and friends and colleagues jumped to her defence, going as far as sending affidavits of testimony to prove Rumana's fidelity. The news went viral and the tables were turned on Syeed, rather than trying to shame his wife, the world was looking at him in disgust.

But there was another twist in the tale, on Monday December 5th, Syeed was found dead on a hospital bed in Dhaka Medical Hospital having been transferred there in November from Dhaka Central jail where he had been detained. Some may see it as a fitting end to a tragic tale where the perpetrator recieved the ultimate punishment, others may see it as a truly sad waste of two lives, the legacy of which will be the scars the 5 year old daughter must carry for the rest of her life.

Links
Mauled by her Husband - Rumana Manzur
Syed Hassan alleges betrayal by Rumana
Syed Hassan's Death