A man reportedly sold his 10-day-old baby at Mahagari in Rajshahi on Sunday (Nov 20).
The man has been identified as Rahidul Islam.
Jannatun Begum, the child's mother, called the police at 9:30 am and complained in this regard.
However, after receiving the complaint, a team of Rajpara police station of the metropolis rescued the baby this afternoon.
According to the baby's father, as his wife is mentally sick, he had to sell the baby.
Officer-in-charge (SI) of Rajpara police station Kajal Nandi confirmed the matter.
Police will examine him before taking legal action taken against the accused father.
Rahidul did not disclose the exact amount of selling the baby, the official added.
BDST: 1555 HRS, NOV 20, 2022
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