A man has been killed by a mob on suspicion of theft at an under-construction building at Demra in the capital's Demra.
The identity of the deceased, aged around 25, could not be confirmed immediately.
Quoting locals, Demra Police Station Sub-inspector Kakon Mia said a police team rushed to the spot after being informed and found the man unconscious.
He was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared him dead around 1:00pm on Wednesday.
The man was allegedly trying to steal construction materials from a building near Shapla Chattar around 10:00am when he was caught and beaten by locals, the police officer said.
He was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.
The body has been sent to the hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.
