A man named Halim Hawlader, aged 65, was killed in an attack in Helencha village under Garuria Union of Bakerganj upazila, Barishal, on Friday afternoon. The incident reportedly stemmed from an extortion demand made by Mahmudun Nabi Sumon Hawlader, joint general secretary of Barishal district Chhatra Dal. Halim’s younger brother, businessman Delwar Hossain, and several others were injured during the assault.

According to local sources and the victim’s family, Sumon had long been demanding money from Delwar Hossain and had previously threatened Halim when the demand was not met. On May 10, Sumon and others again demanded money, receiving Tk 3,000 but warning of consequences if the rest was not paid. Following a written complaint filed by Halim on May 14, a group of 15–20 people allegedly led by Sumon attacked Delwar’s business establishment the next day.

Bakerganj police chief Adil Hossain said the clash was linked to a land dispute and confirmed one death. Two suspects, Kalam Hawlader and Ujjal Hawlader, have been detained, and legal proceedings are underway.