FENI, Apr 19: A youth was beaten to death over a trifling matter at Keramotia bazaar area under Sonagazi upazila here on Sunday night.
The deceased was identified as Nur Hossen Sobuj, 30, son of Sahab Uddin of Char Sahabhikari union in the upazila. He was involved with local Juba Dal politics.
Local sources said, Sobuj was roaming in the Keramotia bazaar after the Isha prayer on Sunday night. At that time, he was locked in altercation with two youths - Jewel and Khokan over keeping the top button of shirt open.
At one stage, the two youths beat Sobuj mercilessly.
He was first rushed to Sonagazi Hospital and later to Feni Sadar Hospital, but died on the way to Chittagong Medical College Hospital on Monday morning.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sonagazi Model Police Station Md Humayun Kabir confirmed the incident and said, they are trying to nab the criminals.
The body was sent to Feni Sadar Hospital for an autopsy.