The incident took place at around 11.30pm on Sunday at Nadu Mohuri Bari in the Koraitola area of Hajipur Union, under Begumganj Upazila. The deceased, identified as Shahidul Islam Mona, was the younger son of Abdul Khaleq Bulu, a resident of the same household.
Begumganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Shamsuzzaman confirmed the incident on Monday morning.
According to police and local residents, Bulu’s family had been involved in a prolonged dispute over land boundaries and property with the family of Abul Kashem, who lives in the same household.
Tensions escalated on Sunday evening after boundary markers installed by Bulu’s family were reportedly broken by unidentified individuals at around 8pm. The incident prompted a heated exchange between members of the two families. Although both sides eventually returned to their respective homes, the underlying tension remained.
At around 10pm, Mona returned home accompanied by his brother-in-law, Mamun. They became involved in another argument with members of Kashem’s family. During the confrontation, Fuad Islam, 24, the younger son of Abul Kashem, objected to the situation, leading to a physical altercation between him and Mona.
Local residents intervened and managed to separate the two men before sending them back to their respective homes. However, the dispute had not been resolved.
Police said the situation took a more violent turn after the incident was reported to Arman Hossain Rimon, another son of Abul Kashem. At around 11.30pm, Rimon arrived at the house carrying a knife. He then went towards Bulu’s residence with his brother Fuad and other family members.
At the time, Mona was sitting near the entrance of his family’s home.
According to the police account, Rimon and Fuad subsequently attacked Mona, repeatedly stabbing him in the chest, abdomen and back. As Mona collapsed with serious injuries, Mamun rushed forward in an attempt to save him. He was also attacked and sustained stab wounds to different parts of his body.
Hearing the commotion, local residents rushed to the scene and rescued the two injured men. They were taken to Noakhali 250-bed General Hospital, where doctors examined them and declared Mona dead.
Mamun’s condition was reported to be critical, prompting doctors to arrange his transfer to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for better treatment. His condition following the transfer was not immediately known.
The killing triggered further unrest in the neighbourhood. After news of Mona’s death spread, angry local residents reportedly attacked the residence of Abul Kashem’s family. Police arrived at the scene following reports of the violence and brought the situation under control.
OC Md Shamsuzzaman said police had visited the scene after receiving information about the killing. Two women have been detained on suspicion of involvement in the incident, although their precise roles have not yet been established.
The body of the deceased has been kept at the mortuary of Noakhali 250-bed General Hospital for the necessary legal procedures, including a post-mortem examination.
Police said the overall law and order situation in the area was normal at the time of their latest assessment. Preparations were also under way to file a case over the killing.
The incident has once again highlighted how prolonged disputes over land and property boundaries can escalate into serious violence. Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack, establish the involvement of those concerned and take appropriate legal action.
