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British mother 'hacked to death'
A British mother has been hacked to death during a violent robbery in Bangladesh, according to the Daily Mail.
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British woman killed for 'jewellery and money'
The nephew of a British mother reportedly "hacked to death" in a violent robbery in Bangladesh said that Rehana Begum had been visiting her family.
Speaking to the BBC, Abdul said: "It happened this morning. She has been hacked to death by four people for jewellery and money."
Foreign Office 'aware' of British woman's death
The Foreign Office has confirmed the death of a British national in Bangladesh today, who was reportedly "hacked to death" during a violent robbery in Sunamganj.
The 43-year-old from Stepney, east London, is believed to have been on holiday there with her husband and 12-year-old son. An FCO spokeswoman said:
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Report: British mother 'hacked to death' in Bangladesh
A British mother has been hacked to death during a violent robbery in Bangladesh, according to the Daily Mail.
She has been named as Rehana Begum from Stepney in east London, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
The 43-year-old died in Sunamgonj in Bangladesh today by a gang of four men who targeted her for her jewellery and money, her family said.