A twenty-three-year-old man was brutally beaten to death in Alamdanga, Chuadanga, after protesting against the harassment of schoolgoing girls in his local area. The incident occurred in Gobindapur village within the municipality around 9:30 pm on Wednesday, 14 October.
The victim, identified as Imdadul Huq, was the son of Rezaul Huq from Naoda Bondbil village in Alamdanga. He had returned to his hometown from Dhaka only the previous night, preparing for an upcoming journey abroad. Police have arrested the primary accused, twenty-year-old Nice, son of Mojnu Rahman, in connection with the fatal attack.
According to local sources, Imdadul and Nice had engaged in multiple verbal altercations in recent days regarding the persistent stalking and harassment of local schoolgirls. Disturbed by the ongoing misconduct, Imdadul decided to visit Nice’s home on Wednesday evening to inform the suspect’s parents about their son’s behaviour.
However, upon Imdadul’s arrival, a heated argument broke out between the two young men. Eyewitness Uzzal Hossain reported that Nice suddenly produced a heavy wooden plank from inside the house and repeatedly struck Imdadul across the head and body. The victim collapsed onto the ground with severe injuries.
Bystanders rushed the critically wounded Imdadul to a nearby healthcare facility. As his condition deteriorated rapidly, doctors recommended an immediate transfer to Kushtia Medical College Hospital. Tragically, Imdadul succumbed to his injuries while en route to the medical centre.
Upon receiving news of the fatal assault, law enforcement officers promptly launched an operation in the area. Alamdanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rakibul Islam confirmed that police successfully apprehended Nice from the Lalbridge area during a late-night drive. The victim’s family is currently preparing to file a formal murder case, and police officials assured that rigorous legal action will be taken following a complete investigation.
Street harassment of young students remains a persistent concern across rural and semi-urban regions of Bangladesh, often sparking local disputes that escalate into severe violence. Community leaders and rights activists have frequently voiced alarm over the safety of female students on their daily journeys to educational institutions. The tragic killing of Imdadul Huq highlights the lethal risks faced by citizens who attempt to intervene against social nuisance and protect young girls in their neighbourhoods.
