Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of former Swechchhasebak Dal leader Billal Hossain Talukdar in Mouchak area in Dhaka.
The arrestees are Al Amin, convener of Ward No. 19 Jubo Dal and Riaz, an activist of the same ward unit.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ramna Division) Sheikh Zahidul Islam said on Tuesday that the two suspects were arrested from Dhaka and Munshiganj in connection with the killing.
Based on secret information, police conducted special drives on Monday night and arrested them.
The ex-Swechchhasebak Dal leader was killed on Monday at the parking area of Anarkali Super Market beside Siddheshwari Boys' School.
Billal, a former convener of Ramna Thana Swechchhasebak Dal, was a businessman engaged in cement and sand trade.
According to police, preliminary findings suggest that the murder stemmed from a longstanding rivalry over control of footpaths, extortion and local influence in the area.
Further legal proceedings are underway.