A 60-year-old homeopathic doctor was hacked to death outside his clinic at Chandpur Bazar under Natore Sadar upazila on Wednesday (September 2).
The deceased was identified as Anarul Islam, a resident of Dasmaria under Puthia upazila in Rajshahi.
According to locals, Anarul was found lying in a pool of blood at the market. He was rushed to Natore Modern Sadar Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Several sharp-weapon injuries were found on his chest, back and head. Dr Moinul Haque said he may have died from the injuries and excessive bleeding.
Speaking to the media, Officer-in-Charge of Natore Sadar Police Station Monsur Rahman said police reached the spot and an investigation was underway.
-AJM