A 24-year-old factory worker named Mohammad Hossain was fatally stabbed in Dhaka’s Lalbagh area on Tuesday afternoon following a dispute linked to a previous altercation. The attack occurred around 3:30 p.m. in Shahidnagar Lane No. 2, where Hossain was ambushed by a local youth named Abir. He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

According to witnesses, the conflict began the previous night when Abir demanded an iron pipe from Hossain’s friend Nirab. After Nirab refused, Abir slapped him, prompting Hossain to intervene and strike back. Although the issue was reportedly settled by local residents, Abir allegedly retaliated the next day with a knife attack. Police confirmed multiple stab wounds to Hossain’s chest and abdomen.

Lalbagh police have launched an investigation to determine whether the killing stemmed from personal enmity or provocation. Officers stated that all individuals involved will be brought under legal scrutiny as the inquiry continues.