, June 9 -- An activist of banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was hacked to death by unidentified assailants on Shilashi Mazar Road in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh while returning home after celebrating his birthday with friends early Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Nahian Robin, 27, son of Mofazzal Hossain of Shilashi village under Gafargaon municipality. He was affiliated with a faction of BCL led by local Jubo League leader Tajmul.

According to police and local sources, Robin, the only son of his parents, celebrated his birthday with friends on Monday night. After the celebration, he was returning home on a motorcycle with a friend around 12:45 am.

When they reached Shilashi Mazar Road area, a group of five to six mas...