Youth murdered over boundary dispute in Noakhali; 3 arrested

Noakhali Correspondent: Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Shahidul Islam Mona in Begumganj, Noakhali—an incident stemming from a dispute over property boundaries and land. The victim’s brother-in-law, Md. Mamun (38), was also seriously injured in the attack and has been sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced medical treatment.

These details were confirmed on Tuesday morning (November 10) by A.N.M. Imran Khan, the district’s Additional Superintendent of Police (Begumganj Circle). The incident occurred around 11:30 PM on Sunday (November 8) at the Nadu Mohuri residence in Koraitola village, located in the Phultala area of ​​Ward 6, Hajipur Union.

The arrested individuals are Hasina Akter (52), her daughter Nazma Begum (24), and Abul Hossain (48). The deceased, Shahidul Islam Mona, was the youngest son of Abdul Khalek Bulu, who resides at the same property.

According to police and local sources, a long-standing dispute existed between the family of Abdul Khalek Bulu and the family of Abul Kashem—who live on the same premises—regarding land and property boundaries. On Sunday around 8:00 PM, boundary markers (pillars) installed by Bulu’s family were destroyed by unknown persons, leading to an argument between the two families. Eventually, both sides retreated to their respective homes.

Around 10:00 PM, Mona returned home accompanied by his brother-in-law, Mamun, and once again became involved in an argument with members of Abul Kashem’s family. During this exchange, Abul Kashem’s younger son, Fuad Islam (24), objected, leading to a physical scuffle with Mona. Local residents intervened and sent both parties back to their homes; however, tensions between the two sides persisted.

Police stated that when the matter was reported to Arman Hossain Rimon—another son of Abul Kashem—he arrived at the residence around 11:30 PM. Accompanied by his brother Fuad and other family members, he approached the front of Bulu’s house, armed with a knife. At that moment, Mona was sitting near the doorway, using his mobile phone. Arman and Fuad then launched an attack on him, stabbing him repeatedly in the chest, abdomen, and back. When Mona collapsed to the ground, Mamun rushed to his aid. The attackers then stabbed Mamun multiple times across his body.

Local residents subsequently rescued both victims and took them to the 250-bed Noakhali General Hospital, where the attending physician declared Mona dead. Mamun, who sustained severe injuries, was transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced medical treatment.

Additional Superintendent of Police A.N.M. Imran Khan stated that the victim's brother, Md. Sadek Hossain, has filed a case naming seven individuals as accused, with an additional two to three unidentified persons also listed. Police apprehended three individuals at the scene immediately following the incident. They were subsequently formally arrested in connection with the case filed on Monday and have since been sent to jail by the court.