Jubo Dal Leader Hacked to Death in Narayanganj
A local Jubo Dal leader was killed in a sharp-weapon attack in Sonargaon, Narayanganj, on Wednesday night, October 21, 2026.
The victim, identified as Zahirul Islam Fakir, also known as Zahir Fakir, was associated with the Jubo Dal unit in Kalapaharia Union under Araihazar upazila. He reportedly operated a pharmacy in the Char Kishoreganj area of Sonargaon.
According to local reports, attackers ambushed him while he was returning home after closing his pharmacy. They allegedly struck him repeatedly with a sharp weapon and left him seriously injured by the roadside.
Local residents rescued him and took him to a hospital in Munshiganj, where he later died while receiving treatment.
Police said the motive behind the killing and the identities of those responsible had not yet been confirmed. An investigation is underway.
The victim’s nephew alleged that Zahir had a dispute with a local political figure and claimed the killing might be linked to his possible candidacy in an upcoming union council election. The allegation has not been independently verified.
Reporting by Borderless for The Borderless Journal. Filed under Uncategorized · 22 Oct 2026, 14:30.
