A tannery worker named Khorshed Alam Sikder, aged 57, was killed after being beaten by a local BNP leader during an arbitration meeting in Mehendiganj, Barishal. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Charhogla area, reportedly in the presence of police officers. Four others were injured in the attack. The dispute arose over unpaid construction dues owed to BNP leader Jahangir Hossain Hawlader, who allegedly led the assault.

Following the incident, the Mehendiganj municipal BNP expelled Jahangir Hossain Hawlader from the party for violating organizational discipline. The expulsion was confirmed in a statement signed by the party’s convenor Syed Riaz Shahin Liton and member secretary Riaz Uddin Chowdhury Dinu Mia. Police Superintendent AZM Mostafizur Rahman stated that legal action would be taken against those involved.

The arbitration meeting was reportedly held to settle a 22-year-old financial dispute. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the investigation or potential arrests.