The two brothers -- Mozaharul Islam and Manjurul Alam -- are also accused of obstructing road expansion work on the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED). The incident took place at Dakalibandha of Daikhawa Adarsha College Road. 

LGED contractor Alamgir Hossain Rontu alleged that Mozaharul Islam, son of Matiar Dealer of Dakalibandha area, has been demanding money since the construction work started. 

On Thursday, Mozaharul Islam and his brother Manjurul Alam stopped his people from working on the road in front of his house. 

As the workers started the construction work defying their obstacles, the two brothers beat up project engineer Nur-e-Elahi and Abdur Salam, a manager of the contractor who was in charge of supervising the work.  

Later, the locals rescued Nur-e-Elahi and Abdur Salam and got them admitted to a local hospital.

Meanwhile, a complaint was lodged with the local police station.

However, Mozaharul Islam denied the allegations saying that he has no idea who beat the duo up.

Hatibandha Upazila Engineer Nazir Hossain said necessary action will be taken after investigation into the matter. 

Hatibandha Police Station officer-in-charge (OC) Ershadul Alam reiterated that necessary steps will be taken after investigation.

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An LGED project, involving Tk 11.63 crore, is underway to widen about a 10-km of road from Daikhawa Mor to Daikhawa Adarsha College of Hatibandha Medical Mor.