Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Household aide Ayesha Akhter's husband Rabbi has given a "confessional" statement to the court in connection with the murder of a mother and her teenage daughter in Dhaka's Mohammadpur.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ripon Hossain recorded his statement on Sunday, prosecution officials said.

Sub-Inspector Mizanur Rahman of the prosecution said Rabbi was produced before the court after a three-day remand.

As the accused agreed to make a statement, the investigation officer applied to have it recorded, he said.

The court later recorded the statement and sent Rabbi to jail.

Ayesha, the prime accused, is still on remand, Mizanur added.

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