A youth leader of the ruling Awami League’s youth wing, Jewel Rana, was beaten and hacked to death in Chougacha, Jessore, on Thursday morning. Authorities allege members of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) are responsible for the attack, stemming from a political dispute. The incident occurred around 10:00 AM at the Mutadah intersection in Patibila Union. Rana was initially hospitalized with critical injuries but succumbed to them at Jessore General Hospital at 12:30 PM. Reports indicate Rana’s wife was tied up during the assault, though her current condition is unconfirmed. Police are investigating the incident, and tensions remain high in the area following the killing. This event highlights ongoing political violence in the region.