Trader stabbed to death in Moulvibazar

The deceased was identified as Shah Faizur Rahman Rubel, 45, a resident of the town’s Shyamoli in Kulaura upazila. He was the father of two and had long been running a hardware, fabric and grocery business named ‘F Rahman Trading’ in the Shamshernagar Road area.

According to police and locals, the unidentified attackers entered his shop and stabbed him repeatedly before fleeing the scene.

Hearing his screams, local traders and CNG auto-rickshaw drivers rushed to the spot and took him to Moulvibazar Sadar Hospital.

Doctors there referred him to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment, but he was declared dead upon arrival at the emergency department.

Police suspect that multiple assailants were involved and that an altercation broke out inside the shop before Rubel was stabbed.

The incident triggered panic among residents and businesspeople in the area. Traders from Shamshernagar Road strongly condemned the killing and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible.

Upon receiving the news, Additional Superintendent of Police Nobel Chakma visited the scene and spoke with nearby traders and eyewitnesses, reports UNB. 

Moulvibazar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Gazi Mahbubur Rahman said an investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators. CCTV footage from nearby establishments and other evidence are being reviewed, he added.