Unnamed woman Age: 33
Murdered: 24 December 2025
Location: Zaltbommel, Netherlands
Origin: Bangladesh
Children: 2
Perpetrator: Husband
A 33-year-old woman from Bangladesh died during the night of 23 to 24 December in her home in Zaltbommel. Her 42-year-old husband, also from Bangladesh, was arrested on suspicion of involvement in her death. Police describe it as an act of violence and are conducting further investigations.
The woman was found around 01:15 by emergency services, who had been alerted to an incident at the residence. Upon arrival, she was already deceased. The arrested man was present in the home at the time and remains in custody for questioning.
According to police, it was confirmed on Wednesday that the death was the result of violence. No further details about the exact circumstances have been released. The investigation is ongoing.
The couple had two children and had lived in Zaltbommel for approximately eight years. It is not clear whether the children were present in the home during the incident.
Police are urging any witnesses to come forward but have not shared additional details out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation.
If the investigation shows that there was no honor-related motive, the case will be removed from the archive.