Syed Humayun Kabir (52), Joint Convener of the Khulna City unit of Tanti Dal, was hacked to death following an altercation over an unpaid debt of Tk 10,000 in Khulna. The murder took place on Sunday around 6:30 PM at his own business establishment, "Hill Canteen," located behind the Rayermahal Grand Mosque in the city.

The deceased, Syed Humayun Kabir, was the son of Syed Anwar Ali of the area behind the Rayermahal Grand Mosque. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Aranghata Police Station, Md. Halimur Rahman, confirmed the truth of the murder incident.

According to local sources and the police, Syed Humayun Kabir had purchased a refrigerator on installments from the shop of one Arafat, located at Mostafar More in the city's Boyra area. Arafat had an outstanding balance of Tk 10,000 owed by Humayun Kabir. On Sunday around 6:00 PM, Arafat arrived at Humayun Kabir's shop to collect the money. An argument ensued between Humayun and Arafat at the time. At one point, Arafat left the scene and returned with 3 to 4 of his brothers. They also engaged in a heated altercation with Humayun Kabir over the unpaid money. During the argument, they repeatedly hacked Humayun Kabir indiscriminately with sharp weapons, leaving him critically injured before fleeing the scene. He was subsequently rescued and rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.