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A man has been killed and another injured in a stabbing attack at Little Angel Street in the north Mudga area of Dhaka city.
The deceased was identified as Piyash Iqbal, a 23-year-old student of Kabi Nazrul Government College.
The incident occurred in the area around 10:00 pm on Thursday, reports bdnews24.com.
Piyash passed away during treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) around midnight, according to Inspector Bachchu Mia from the hospital's Police Outpost.
His body has been kept at the DMCH morgue.
Piyash’s friend, 24-year-old Shamim, is currently undergoing treatment at the emergency unit of the hospital with serious injuries.
"Initial reports suggest that the killing took place due to a dispute over the sale of mobile phones. Mugda Police Station is investigating the incident,” said Bachchu.
According to a neighbour, Piyash went out with some friends and acquaintances around 10:00 pm on Thursday.
Locals found Piyash and Shamim in a bloody state after some time and took them to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment.