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Bangladesh's Infamous Executioner and TikTok Star Shahjahan Bouya Dies at 70

Bouya, known for his role in executing notorious criminals and his recent social media fame, passed away after experiencing chest pain.

Overview

  • Shahjahan Bouya, a former revolutionary, became an executioner to reduce his prison sentence for murder.
  • He executed at least 26 individuals, including political figures and serial killers, and later wrote a best-selling book about his experiences.
  • Bouya gained recent fame on TikTok, posting videos with teenage girls after his release from prison last year.
  • He briefly married a girl 50 years younger than him, facing legal complications as a result.
  • Bouya died in a Dhaka hospital; the cause of death is yet to be determined.

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