Raudha Athif
Raudha Athif | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 May 1996 |
| Died | 29 March 2017 (aged 20) Rajshahi Islami Bank Medical College, Rajshahi, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Maldivian |
| Education | Hiriya School |
| Occupation | Medical student |
| Known for | Vogue model |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
Raudha Athif (18 May 1996 – 29 March 2017) was a Maldivian[1] Vogue model and medical student who died in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.[2][1][3]
Biography
Raudha studied in Hiriya School and Villa International High School in the Maldives. She did an environmental campaign on Maldivian National Television when she was 14.[4] Raudha became known in the Maldives in 2014 after a photoshoot with a Maldivian photographer.[4] She was featured on the cover of Vogue India in October 2016. She started medical school in Islami Bank Medical College in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.[5] She had a scholarship from the Department of Higher Education of Maldives.[6]
Death and controversy
Raudha was found dead in her dorm room in Rajshahi Islami Bank Medical College on 29 March 2017.[3] A post-mortem was carried out in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. The post-mortem began before her father gave his consent.[7] Her family alleged she was killed by an Islamic extremist for "refusing to wear Islamic clothing".[5] The post-mortem by three doctors concluded it was a suicide. Her death was primarily investigated by Rajshahi Metropolitan Police, who were aided by a visiting Maldives Police Service team.[6] She was buried in Hetemkha Graveyard, Rajshahi. Her funeral was attended by her family members and the Maldivian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Aishath Shan Shakir.[8]
Raudha's father, Mohamed Athif, also a doctor, disputes her death was a suicide.[9] Her father filed a case on 10 April 2017 against Sirat Parvin, a Kashmiri student and her roommate.[10] On 24 April 2017 her body was exhumed by the Criminal Investigation Department who performed a second autopsy.[11] According to a Criminal Investigation Department investigation, Raudha committed suicide.[12] Her death was investigated by 60 Minutes in Australia who suggested there might be foul play involved.[13] Those journalists were later told to leave and stop filming.[13]
References
- ^ a b "Classmate sued over Maldivian model killing". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ^ Eleftheriou-Smith, Loulla-Mae (16 October 2017). "Raudha Athif: Family of Vogue model who 'killed herself' in dormitory believe she was murdered". The Independent. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b Rehan, Mohamed (18 October 2017). "Bangladesh police overrules model raudha athif's demise as murder". Avas. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Maldives model found dead in Rajshahi hostel". The Daily Star. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b Napoli, Daniela Sternitzky-Di (7 April 2017). "Vogue cover model, Raudha Athif allegedly murdered for refusing to wear Islamic clothing". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b Godden, Maryse (10 April 2017). "Death of Vogue cover girl Raudha Athif was work of extremists, parents say". news.com.au. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "Autopsy performed on Maldivian model Raudha Athif". Dhaka Tribune. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "Raudha buried in Rajshahi town". The Daily Star. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "Death of Maldivian model: Father rejects CID findings". Dhaka Tribune. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "Maldivian model, medical student Raudha killed herself: CID". bdnews24.com. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "Probe finds Raudha was not murdered". The Daily Star. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ "Raudha committed suicide, says CID". The Daily Star. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ a b Stefanovic, Peter (16 October 2017). "60 Minutes team forced out of Bangladesh while investigating model's alleged murder". Nine.com.au. Retrieved 16 April 2025.