Man Killed by Younger Brother in Shariatpur

A 45-year-old man was killed following a domestic dispute after being struck with a wooden stick by his younger brother in the Gosairhat Upazila of Shariatpur. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, 16 June 2026, at approximately 10:00 pm in Potti village, located within the upazila. The victim succumbed to his injuries whilst being transported to a hospital, and the accused perpetrator remains at large.

Origin and Sequence of the Altercation

The deceased has been identified as Amir Hossain Sarder, aged 45. According to statements provided by Rashida Begum, the sister of the deceased, the fatal conflict originated from a financial theft within the household. The accused, Jewel Sarder, had allegedly stolen 2,100 BDT from his younger brother, Sohel Sarder, without his knowledge or consent.

On Tuesday, an argument erupted between Sohel and Jewel regarding the missing funds, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation. Observing the fight, the eldest brother, Amir Hossain Sarder, intervened in an attempt to pacify his younger siblings and resolve the domestic dispute.

However, the intervention led to further hostility. During the ensuing commotion, Jewel retrieved a piece of timber (locally referred to as a wooden rowa) and struck Amir Hossain severely on the head. The force of the blow caused Amir Hossain to collapse immediately onto the ground with critical trauma.

Medical Response and Police Investigation

Family members and local residents quickly rescued the critically injured Amir Hossain and arranged for emergency transport to transfer him to the Shariatpur Sadar Hospital for advanced medical treatment. Despite their efforts, Amir Hossain died whilst en route to the medical facility. Hospital physicians officially pronounced him dead upon arrival.

Following the incident, Jewel Sarder fled the area to evade arrest. Law enforcement authorities were subsequently notified, and an investigation was initiated. The Additional Superintendent of Police (Gosairhat Circle) for Shariatpur District, Md. Shamsul Arefin, confirmed the details of the fratricide.

He stated that the police have dispatched the body to Shariatpur for a post-mortem examination to establish the precise medical cause of death. Furthermore, he noted that a formal criminal case will be officially registered as soon as a written complaint is submitted by the family, emphasizing that police operations are actively underway to locate and apprehend the fugitive suspect.

Summary of the Incident and Case Profiles

The table below outlines the established facts and administrative records concerning the homicide case in Gosairhat:

Local police units maintain a presence in Potti village to gather further witness statements as they await the filing of the formal case by the family of the deceased.