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The heartbroken mother of a woman who was stabbed to death while pushing her five-month-old baby has recalled their final conversation.
Monwara Begum, 60, has paid tribute to daughter Kulsuma Akter, 27, as it emerged the family of her suspected killer have fled their home for fear of a revenge attack by her relatives.
Habibur Masum, 25, was arrested on Wednesday by police in Aylesbury three days after Kulsuma was knifed to death as she went on a shopping trip in Bradford last Saturday.
Neighbours said his parents have now vanished from their home following news of Kulsuma's killing and arrest. Masum was subsequently charged with her murder on Wednesday night.
Speaking to ITV News in Bangladesh, Kulsuma's mother said: 'I don't want anything else, I just want a true judgement for my child... no other mum should suffer like me, no child should be taken away from their mum.
Kulsuma Akter's mother, Monwara Begum (pictured) tearfully told MailOnline her 'heart is broken' after her daughter's death
Floral tributes left outside a shop in Westgate, Bradford, close to where Kulsuma was stabbed to death
Habibur Masum (pictured) is being questioned by police over the stabbing, having been subject of a major manhunt
'On the day she died I was praying, I didn't talk to her. I spoke to her the day before at Sehri time (when Muslims observing Ramadan will eat before fasting, just before dawn).
'We exchanged pleasantries. My grandchild was in her arms my grandchild wanted to come to me.
'After which my grandchild was crying loads that they want to come to me. So she said mum let me put the phone down and also it's time to eat.
'That was the last time I spoke to her.'
Monwara previously told MailOnline: 'I am still in shock, my heart is broken, she was my youngest daughter and I adored her greatly.
'She looked after me when my eldest daughter was married [Kulsuma's father is living in Saudia Arabia] and she would get my medicine and do everything for me.
'When she moved to the United Kingdom I was alone but Kulsuma would call me every day by video – the only day I didn't hear from her was the day she was attacked.'
She added: 'All I want now is a trial and I want Kulsuma to get the justice in death that she didn't get when she was alive.'
Kulsuma's brother Anwar said his sister had been relocated after they contacted the UK authorities with concerns about her safety.
Kulsuma Akter's cousin, Aftab Miah (pictured), paid tribute to the mother, calling her a 'lovely girl' who was 'always smiling'
The scene Westgate, Bradford, on Saturday after Ms Akter was brutally stabbed to death in broad daylight while pushing her son in a pram
Police officers in white forensics gear stand within a cordon at the scene of the stabbing in Bradford
Officers were seen storming a housing association property in Burnley on Sunday and were seen on Monday carrying out a thorough search of the garden
He added that a few days before she was attacked, the younger brother of the Masum called her and 'informed her he [Masum] had gone to Spain'.
When MailOnline later went to the village where Masum's parents live, a local said: 'They have gone, they left a few days ago when the news came out.
'They were scared of being attacked, we haven't seen them since it happened.'
On Tuesday her brother, Hossain, said the family was 'completely devastated' by her loss.
Speaking to MailOnline, he said: 'We are heartbroken and completely devastated. We are not even able to speak and have been crying all the time since this happened.
'We had to call our mother in Bangladesh to tell her the news. Can you imagine what this was like for us? I can't believe my sister is dead. I'm sorry, I can't speak any more.'
Ms Akter's cousin, Aftab Miah, also revealed that she had a traditional arranged marriage to Habibur Masum just over two years ago in Bangladesh.
Police arrested Masum, who is 25, on Tuesday after a major manhunt and on Wednesday night he was charged with Kulsama's murder.
Masum, who is from the city of Sylhet in eastern Bangladesh, studied for a masters in digital marketing at the University of Bedfordshire, and videos show him celebrating at his graduation
Online, Masum presents an image of himself as an enthusiastic traveller who enjoys discovering new cultures
West Yorkshire Police said: 'Habibur Masum, 25, of Leamington Avenue, Burnley has been charged tonight with murder and possession of a bladed article,' a statement read.
'He has been remanded into custody to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court tomorrow.'
The suspect, from Oldham, was arrested in the early hours of this morning in the Aylesbury area - 180 miles away from Bradford. He is believed to be the father of the child - according to locals - and his Facebook says he is married.
Masum appeared at Tameside Magistrates' Court accused of assaulting and threatening to kill Ms Akter last November but was released on bail.
Prosecutors argued for Masum to be remanded in custody after he pleaded not guilty to the charges, it emerged on Tuesday.
However, his solicitor argued he should not be jailed and magistrates agreed to grant Masum conditional bail, on the basis that he was to have no contact with the victim and another relative, and not to go to a particular address in Oldham.
The case was adjourned for 10 months, with Masum next ordered to appear before JPs on September 30.
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