Rajshahi, April 10 -- A van driver was allegedly beaten to death following a trivial dispute in Mohanpur upazila of Rajshahi on Friday morning.

The deceased was identified as Alam Ali, 43, son of Md Ashraf, a resident of Belgachhi village in the upazila.

The incident occurred around 8:30 am in front of Pathak Club in the East Para area of Belgachhi.

According to local sources, the accused, Mojibur Rahman, signalled a moving van to stop. However, when the driver stopped the vehicle a short distance ahead, Mojibur became enraged.

At one stage, he allegedly struck Alam several times on the back of the head with a brick.

Alam sustained critical injuries and collapsed on the ground. Locals rushed him to Mohanpur Upazila Health Complex, wh...