Bangladeshi model and actress Ridhika Ridhi was found dead at her home in Dhaka’s Bashundhara residential area, local media reported Sunday.
Police said Ridhi was found unresponsive at her residence around 6am on Saturday.
Family members and others took her to a nearby hospital, where doctors confirmed her death after examination.
Mazharul Islam, officer in charge of Vatara police station, said authorities took custody of the actress’s body after it reached the hospital.
Police Investigate Actress’s Death
Investigators said initial evidence indicated that Ridhi may have died by suicide.
However, police have not reached a final conclusion and continue investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Authorities are also working to establish the exact cause of death as part of the ongoing investigation.
Ridhi worked as both a model and actress in Bangladesh’s entertainment industry.
She appeared in several television dramas and gained recognition through her work in the country’s television and modelling sectors.
Police are expected to gather additional evidence and statements as the investigation progresses.
Meanwhile, further details about the circumstances surrounding her death have not been disclosed by authorities.
The incident has drawn attention within Bangladesh’s entertainment industry as colleagues and fans await more information about the investigation.
Authorities said they would determine the circumstances surrounding the death after completing the necessary investigative procedures.
