Kalmakanda, Jan 07 (V7N) — A housewife from Hapania village under Kailati Union of Kalmakanda upazila is living a life of extreme hardship with her two minor children after her husband allegedly abandoned the family and refused to provide any financial support.

Speaking on Tuesday afternoon, Sayna Akter said she was married several years ago to Hak Mia, son of Ali Usman Mia of the same village, through a family-arranged marriage. She alleged that her husband is a drug addict and womanizer who subjected her to repeated physical abuse after marriage and extorted large sums of money from her parental home.

According to Sayna, despite repeatedly giving money, whenever she asked her husband to maintain a family life with her, he demanded more money. When she failed to meet his demands, he allegedly assaulted her severely. She said that even after the matter was raised before local elders and a village arbitration council, Hak Mia clearly stated that he would not live with her or take responsibility for her or their children.

Sayna further alleged that her husband has also refused to bear the maintenance expenses of their two children, Saifullah (5) and Israjahan Nuha (15 months). Left with no alternative, she sought legal remedy through the court. She later learned that without her consent, Hak Mia had married another woman and is now living with his second wife.

Members of Hak Mia’s family told reporters that due to disputes over money, he would no longer live with Sayna. They confirmed that Hak Mia had contracted a second marriage, registering the marriage by transferring land as part of the marriage settlement. The marriage was reportedly solemnized by a marriage registrar in the Goruhatta area of the district town, with arrangements overseen by a former employee of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, identified as Bacchu Mia.

Local sources said that Sayna and her family initially attempted to resolve the matter through social mediation, but failed. After turning to the court for justice, Hak Mia reportedly proceeded with his second marriage. Now, Sayna and her children continue to live in uncertainty, unsure of where to seek justice or what steps to take next.

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