Nasir Biswas, a 22-year-old youth, was hacked to death near the Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard in Mohammadpur on Friday evening, September 20.
The attack occurred around 6:30 PM near Gate No. 1 of the Mohammadpur graveyard. Nasir’s relatives rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where he was admitted in critical condition. Despite receiving medical treatment, he succumbed to his injuries around 8:45 PM.
Nasir’s elder brother, Islam Biswas, said that Nasir had been living in the Rayerbazar Baroikhali area of Hazaribagh and worked as a mason. He had left home in the evening, intending to visit the graveyard. Later, the family was informed that he had been attacked by unknown assailants.
Inspector Md. Faruk, in charge of the DMCH police camp, confirmed the death, stating that Nasir’s body has been sent to the morgue for autopsy. The Mohammadpur Police Station has been informed and is investigating the case.