A woman named Rehena Akter, mother of July fighter and Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader Yasin Arfat Choton, was killed in an attack allegedly led by a local Sramik League leader in Ramu, Cox’s Bazar. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Khedarghona area of Khuniapalong Union’s Ward No. 1. According to local sources, the attack stemmed from a land dispute. The assailants, led by Zaher Alam Kalu, son of Faridul Alam and president of the Sramik League’s Ward No. 1 unit, reportedly attacked Choton’s home with sharp weapons. Rehena Akter was injured and died on the way to the hospital.

Ramu Police Station Officer-in-Charge Monirul Islam Bhuiyan stated that a long-standing land conflict existed between the two parties. On the morning of the incident, Kalu went to the disputed land, leading to an argument. During the altercation, Kalu allegedly struck Rehena Begum on the head with a spade. Police confirmed that legal proceedings are underway regarding the case.

The report identifies Zaher Alam Kalu as the president of the Sramik League’s Khuniapalong Union Ward No. 1 unit.