In Narayanganj, a day-labourer was hacked and beaten to death over a land feud at Bagpara in Bandar upazila.
The deceased was identified as Abul Hossain, 50, a resident of the village.
Victim’s wife Taslima Begum said her husband and his elder brother Mostafa Hossain had long been at loggerheads over the ownership of a piece of land.
Both of them locked in an altercation in the morning over plucking mangoes from the disputed land. At one stage, Mostafa along with his family members swooped on Abul and hacked and beat him mercilessly, leaving him critically injured.
Later, he was taken to Narayanganj General Hospital where doctors declared him dead, she added.
Md Rafiqul Islam, officer-in-charge of Bandar Police Station, said a case was filed by victim’s son Md Kajal Mia in this connection.
In Moulvibazar, Rubel Miah, 25, son of late Shaidullah of Hilalpur area, was killed in mass beating during a clash between two groups of alleged criminals.
Md Rashedul Islam, additional superintendent of police (Sadar Circle), said the clash ensued during an altercation between Rubel and his rivals in the afternoon.
He said they arrested Anwar Mia, Tuhin Mia and Sohel Mia in this connection.