Dhaka, Oct 01 (V7N) – Police have recovered the body of Shimanto Khokon, News Editor of NTV, from his residence in Chamelibagh, Dhaka, earlier this morning (October 1).

Bacchu Mia, a duty officer at Paltan police station, confirmed the news to The Business Standard.

Initial findings by doctors suggest that the cause of death may be suicide. According to police reports, Khokon's room had been locked since the morning. When his family was unable to get him to respond, they broke down the door and discovered his body inside.

Shimanto Khokon, originally from Damitha union in Tarail upazila, Kishoreganj, had previously served as the general secretary of the Kishoreganj Journalists' Forum in Dhaka.

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