Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- A man in Thakurgaon committed suicide on Monday while on a video call with his wife, who lives in Italy.

The deceased was identified as Shamim Akhtar, 41, son of Pojir Uddin. He was known in the area as a theatre worker for his acting with a local drama group, reports UNB.

The incident took place in Kashidanga village under Borobari Union of Baliadangi upazila.

According to Shamim's brother, Japan, his sister-in-law called him from Italy and told him that Shamim was trying to hang himself in the room.

By the time he rushed home from the market, Shamim had died.

The windows and doors of the house were locked from the inside.

Later, they broke down the door and found him hanging from the ceiling.

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