A gas cylinder trader was hacked to death by assailants over a previous enmity in Kadamtali of the capital, Dhaka. The victim, identified as Shahab Uddin, 40, was critically injured in the attack around 10pm on Tuesday in the Kudar Bazar Adarsha area. He was rescued and taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where the on-duty physician declared him dead at around 11:30pm. Although Shahab Uddin was rushed to the hospital, he later succumbed to his injuries. Police said Shahab Uddin was involved in the gas cylinder business and that the incident is under investigation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 07, 2026 08:45 UTC