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police investigating, he said.

Asked whether the assault was linked to tender-related issues, he said that Ahmed is the key person for such work at the hospital and those involved in tender matters often receive threatening phone calls.

Whether yesterday’s attack is connected to that will be known after the investigation, he added.

Faridul Islam, the officer-in-charge of Banani Police Station, said they have collected CCTV footage from the spot and nearby areas. Police could not yet ascertain the reason behind the attack as they have not been able to talk to the injured.