Police recovered the body of a tea worker in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar on Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation into the incident.
The deceased was identified as Ratan Shubhokor, 30, son of Shukta Shubhokor from the Champarai Tea Garden area under Islampur union. His body was found around 10am in Section No. 1 in front of the garden’s factory, said Additional Superintendent of Police Nobel Chakma, confirming the matter.
According to police, several workers discovered him lying on the ground when they arrived in the area in the morning around 10:00am and immediately informed authorities. Police later went to the scene and recovered the body.
Local sources said marks of injuries caused by a sharp weapon were found on his neck, and his hands were tied behind his back. The body was sent to the 250-bed Moulvibazar Sadar Hospital for an autopsy.
The incident has created fear among residents and workers in the tea garden.
Officer-in-Charge of Kamalganj Police Station Abdul Awal said an investigation is underway to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death. Efforts are being made to identify those involved and bring them under the law.