September 25, 2026

Farmer beaten to death in Rajbari over Facebook post dispute

Police have detained a woman in connection with the incident

bdnews24.com News Service

Published : 25 Sep 2026, 05:43 PM

Updated : 25 Sep 2026, 05:43 PM

A farmer has allegedly been beaten to death by his neighbours in Rajbari’s Kalukhali Upazila. Police have detained a woman in connection with the incident.

The incident occurred in the Upazila’s Boalikhala village around 10am on Friday, said Md Rakibur Rahman, assistant superintendent of police (Pangsha Circle).

The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Nazrul Islam Khan village resident.

Citing the victim’s family, ASP Rakibur said: “A Facebook post by Nazrul Islam’s younger daughter sparked a dispute with his neighbour Emon Sardar, his wife Bulu Begum, son Tuhin and daughter Golapi Begum.”

“An attack was conducted on members of Nazrul’s family on Friday morning in connection with the dispute. Nazrul was killed on the spot after he was hit with sticks and brickbats.”

The deceased’s wife Zuhura Begum and daughter Runa have also been critically injured in the incident, the police official said.

Golapi Begum has been detained over the incident and law enforcers are working to apprehend the other perpetrators.

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