A man was allegedly killed by his younger brother following a dispute over family land in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia on Saturday evening, police said.
The
victim, Nur Islam, was a resident of Thakurpara village under Bahalbaria Union.
Police have detained his younger brother, Helal, 44, in connection with the
incident.
According
to police and local sources, the two brothers became involved in an argument
over family property at around 7:00pm. During the altercation, Helal allegedly
attacked Nur Islam with a sharp hatchet, leaving him seriously injured.
Local
residents rushed the victim to Kushtia General Hospital, where he died at
around 9:00pm while receiving treatment.
Mirpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Shahidul Islam said the body had been sent to the hospital morgue for an autopsy. He added that legal proceedings are underway.

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Published Date : August 2, 2026
