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Wednesday | October 21, 2026 | Dhaka

Sylhet auto-rickshaw driver hacked to death

 Sylhet Bureau
 Published: 12:09 AM, 21 October 2026

In Kanaighat, Sylhet, a driver named Shahabuddin (32) was hacked to death following a dispute over the queueing order for CNG-run auto-rickshaws.

The incident occurred around 8:00 AM on Tuesday (October 20) in Sonatonpunji village, located within Union No. 2, Lakshmiprasad West, of the upazila.

Shahabuddin was a resident of Sonatonpunji village. It is reported that a dispute had recently arisen between Shahabuddin and another driver regarding the queueing order for CNG-run auto-rickshaws in the Suraighat area of Kanaighat.

Following this, individuals from the opposing side attacked Shahabuddin on Tuesday morning, inflicting severe injuries with sharp weapons.

Local residents rescued him in critical condition and transported him to the Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College Hospital, where the attending physician declared him dead.

Md. Aminul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kanaighat Police Station, stated that a police team visited the scene upon receiving the information.
Legal action is currently being taken in connection with the incident.