A newborn's body was found floating on the Ichhamati river in Munshiganj district on Tuesday.
Police recovered the body at around 5:30 pm from the bank of Ichhamati river in Rajnagar union after being informed by the locals.
Sheikh Md Nasir Uddin, in-charge of Shekharnagar Police Investigation Centre under Sirajdikhan Police Station, confirmed the matter.
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He said: “The newborn’s abdomen was slashed and several other injury marks were seen in the body.”
The body has been sent to Munshiganj General Hospital's morgue for autopsy.
“After an investigation, we can determine who committed this crime. We are currently searching for the baby’s identity,” Nasir Uddin added.