Abul Kasem, also known as Ledu Mistri, 55, who was critically injured after allegedly being stabbed by his son during a family dispute in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, has died while undergoing treatment.

He died at around 8am on Sunday (September 13) while receiving treatment at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

Abul Kasem was a resident of Hamzar Chhara area in Ward No. 6 of Hnila Union under Teknaf Upazila. He was the son of late Abul Manjur of Uluchamari area and worked as a furniture craftsman.

According to local sources, a dispute broke out between Abul Kasem and his son Harun-or-Rashid over a family matter in Hamzar Chhara on Saturday (September 12). At one point, during a scuffle, Harun-or-Rashid allegedly stabbed his father, leaving him critically injured.

Locals rescued Abul Kasem and took him to a healthcare centre in Hnila, where he received initial treatment. As his condition deteriorated, doctors referred him to Chattogram Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. He died there on Sunday morning.

Family members, neighbours and local residents said a long-standing dispute had been ongoing over the division of homestead property. They claimed the attack took place following the dispute. However, the exact cause of the incident and whether anyone else was involved will be confirmed after investigation.

News of Abul Kasem’s death has cast a shadow of grief over the area, while the incident has also caused concern among local residents.