A BNP leader, who was absconding to avoid arrest, was found dead in Bogura district on Thursday (Yesterday).

Police recovered his body from a mustard field of Mandail village under Sherpur upazila of the district.

The deceased is Abdul Matin, 55, son of late Kafil, was an executive member of Bishalpur union BNP.

According to locals a case was filed against some BNP leaders and activists on November 15 where Matin was also accused. He has been absconding from home since that day.

However, on Thursday morning, his blood-stained body was found in a mustard field.

Later, he was taken to Sherpur Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead.

Babu Kumar Saha, officer-in-charge of Sherpur Police Station confirmed the matter to Banglanews.

After the legal process, the body will be handed over to the family, the officer added.

BDST: 1439 HRS, NOV 24, 2023
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