A man was arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother in a dispute over money owed on Thursday.

The arrestee is Shafiqul Islam of Shrirampur village in Baliadanga union of Sadar upazila.

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The deceased was identified as Sadikul Islam (32) of the same area.

Quoting family members, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Chapainawabganj Sadar Police Station Sajjad Hossain said Shafiqul's wife took the money from Sadikul's wife.

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An argument broke out between them on Thursday evening over the money. At one point, Shafiqul hit Sadikul Islam with a sharp weapon and fled, said the OC.

Later, Sadikul was taken to Chapainawabganj District Hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment around 8:00 pm on Thursday.

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Legal action will be taken in this regard, the OC added.