An Awami League leader was hacked by some miscreants in Sadar Upazila in Natore early Tuesday.
The injured was identified as Nannu Sheikh, 53, labour affairs secretary of Natore district Awami League.
According to locals, Nannu Sheikh was sitting in front of a fruit shop when suddenly a group of miscreants hacked him indiscriminately around 3 pm and fled the scene.
He was rushed to Natore Sadar Hospital and was later transferred to Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital as his condition deteriorated.
Nasim Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Natore Sadar police station, said they are trying to identify and arrest the miscreants.