A shopkeeper was beaten to death allegedly by three men over an outstanding payment of Tk 1,500 in Fulbari upazila of Dinajpur on Sunday night.
The deceased, Zakirul Islam, 45, was the son of Aftabuzzaman of Putkia village in Eluari Union No. 1 of the upazila.
Locals said Zakirul was owed Tk 1,500 by Mahfuzul and his father, Mohsin, who live in the same area. He had been asking them to repay the money for some time.
Around 9:00pm on Sunday, an altercation broke out when Zakirul went to collect the money. The dispute soon escalated into a physical confrontation involving Zakirul and three men — Abdul Mabud, Mahfuzul and Mahabur.
During the altercation, the three men allegedly beat Zakirul severely.
He was rushed to Fulbari Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty physician declared him dead.
On information, police recovered the body and took it to the police station.
Tuhin Babu, a sub-inspector of Fulbari Police Station, said a case was filed on Sunday night in connection with the incident.
Zakirul's wife, Rozina, lodged the complaint, he said.
Police have arrested Mahabur in connection with the murder, while efforts are underway to apprehend the other accused, the SI added.