India, Feb. 10 -- A 62-year-old Hindu businessman was hacked to death by unidentified attackers in Bangladesh's Mymensingh region, according to media reports, in an incident that occurred just days before the country is set to vote in national elections.

The victim, identified as Susen Chandra Sarkar, was attacked inside his rice shop at Bogar Bazar intersection under Trishal Police Station. The assault took place around 11 pm on Monday, Trishal Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Muhammad Firoz Hossain told bdnews24.

According to police, the assailants attacked Sarkar with a sharp weapon, left him inside the shop, and pulled down the shutters before fleeing. Family members later opened the shop after searching for him and found him l...