Post by Focus on Aug 2, 2013 16:42:16 GMT
* Rehana Begum, 43, from Stepney, east London, was attack in Sunamganj, Bangladesh
* Mrs Begum was on holiday with husband and son, 12
* Nephew says four people attacked her for her jewelry and money
* Foreign Office are providing family with assistance
* Visitors advised not to wear jewelry in public
A British mother has been hacked to death during a violent robbery in Bangladesh.
Rehana Begum, 43, was on holiday when she was attacked by a gang of four men who targeted her for her jewelry and money, her family said.
The British national, from Stepney, east London, died in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, today, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
Tragic : British mother Rehana Begum, 43, was on holiday in Sunamgonj, in northern Bangladesh, when she was hacked to death by a gang of four men
Her nephew, who gave his name as Abdul, told the BBC she had been on holiday in the country with her husband and 12-year-old son since 17 July.
He said Mrs Begum had been 'hacked to death' for her valuables.
The nephew said: 'It happened this morning.
'She has been hacked to death by four people for jewelry and money.'
Foreign Office spokesman said: 'We are aware of the death of a British national Rehana Begum in Sunamgonj, Bangladesh, on 2 August.
'We are providing consular assistance to her family at this difficult time.'
According to the Foreign Office's website, 'armed robbery, pick pocketing, and purse snatching can occur'.
It warns against carrying large amounts of money with you or wearing jewelry in the street.
Visitors advised not to wear jewelry in public
It adds: 'Thieves often work in pairs on motorcycles or motorized rickshaws known as ‘CNGs’.
'Passengers using rickshaws, or travelling alone in taxis are particularly vulnerable, especially at night.
'Try to avoid using public transport if you are on your own. Cycle rickshaws are not safe.'
Up to 75,000 British nationals visit Bangladesh every year, and the Foreign Office notes that 'most visits are trouble free'.
However, visitors to Bangladesh are warned of a 'general threat from terrorism'.
Horrendous! - Fx
