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- A former Swechchhasebak Dal leader, Billal Hossain Talukder, was stabbed to death during an arbitration meeting in Dhaka.
- A murder case has been filed against 48 individuals, including 21 named and 27 unidentified suspects.
- Police have arrested two suspects, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining individuals.
A former leader of the Swechchhasebak Dal, Billal Hossain Talukder, was fatally stabbed during a dispute resolution meeting in Dhaka's Mouchak area on Monday night. The 57-year-old victim, who previously served as the convener of the Ramna thana Swechchhasebak Dal, was attacked around 8:00 PM in front of Anarkali Market.
Following the incident, a murder case was filed at the Ramna Police Station by the victim's wife, Ambia Khatun. The case names 21 individuals and includes 27 unidentified suspects, bringing the total number of accused to 48. Mohammad Rahat Khan, the officer-in-charge of Ramna Police Station, confirmed the details of the case.
Law enforcement has already taken two of the accused into custody. The police are actively pursuing the remaining suspects to bring them to justice. A relative of the victim stated that the family is currently focused on bringing Billal's body home and is not in a condition to discuss the matter further.
They are not in a position to talk about the matter right now.
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