A 26-year-old man named Md. Ilias Khan was killed in a stabbing incident in Kalinja village of Pangashi Union, Raiganj upazila, Sirajganj, on Sunday night. The attack occurred around 10:30 p.m. following a dispute related to a football game. Ilias, son of Sattar Khan, was reportedly attacked by local residents Russell and his son Siam Ahmed after an argument escalated.

According to local sources, the conflict began earlier in the evening during a discussion about a World Cup football match. Although villagers initially calmed the situation, the argument resumed later, leading to the fatal assault. Ilias was seriously injured and died on the way to the hospital. The incident caused tension in the area.

Raiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Ahsanuzzaman said police arrived at the scene to restore order. The body was sent to Sirajganj Medical College Hospital for autopsy, and an investigation is underway to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.