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From Daily Star · () English

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  • A 35-year-old food businessman was found dead with his throat slit in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
  • Police are investigating the murder, which occurred after the victim was seen arguing on the phone.
  • Authorities are examining the victim's phone records and questioning locals to identify the assailants and motive.

A 35-year-old food businessman was found murdered on a road in Kaunia upazila of Rangpur, Bangladesh, late last night. Police recovered the body of Abu Siddique, a resident of Char Chatura village, around 10:30 p.m. Siddique had reportedly left his home for Milon Bazar in Lalmonirhat Sadar.

According to his uncle, Mojmul Haque, Siddique was arguing on the phone in a field when unidentified assailants attacked him with sharp weapons, slitting his throat. The assailants then left his body in a secluded area. The motive for the attack and the identity of the person Siddique was arguing with remain unknown.

Ashok Chauhan, officer-in-charge of Haragach Police Station, confirmed that police recovered the body after being alerted to the incident. An investigation is underway to determine the motive and identify those responsible. Police are interviewing Siddique's relatives and local residents, and reviewing his phone records and recent communications. The body has been sent for an autopsy to Rangpur Medical College Hospital. No case had been filed as of this morning.

Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the murder and identify those involved.

— Ashok ChauhanOfficer-in-charge of Haragach Police Station, commenting on the ongoing investigation.
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