BNP Leader Targeted in Shooting in Pallabi; Two Injured, Including Female Pedestrian

PNN News Desk, Dhaka

A BNP leader and a female pedestrian were injured after unidentified assailants opened fire in Pallabi in the capital. The critically injured BNP leader, Md. Alamgir, 45, has been admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The injured woman is receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The incident took place around 5:30pm on Friday (August 7) in front of a tea stall in Road 2, Block B, Mirpur-11 under Pallabi Police Station.

Alamgir is reportedly a member of Ward No. 23 BNP in the Lalbagh-Nawabganj Road area of Dhaka South City Corporation. He currently lives with his family in Block B of Mirpur-11.

According to police and local sources, Alamgir was sitting with several people in front of a tea stall on Friday afternoon. At that time, several people got out of a private car and opened fire at him. The attackers then got back into the vehicle and quickly fled the scene.

Alamgir was hit by three bullets in the head and back. At the same time, a 65-year-old woman named Jotsna, who was walking through the area, was also shot. She sustained a bullet injury to her leg. Local residents rescued her and admitted her to a hospital.

Speaking to journalists while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Alamgir said four people got out of a private car and opened fire at him. They then fled in the vehicle. He claimed that he recognized two of the attackers. According to him, they were Jubo League members Rubel and Bappi. However, he said he did not know why he had been attacked.

Alamgir said he runs a fish wholesale business with his brother at Swarighat in Old Dhaka. Their home is located in the Nawabganj Road area. He also serves as a member of Ward No. 23 BNP in the Lalbagh-Nawabganj Road area.

Pallabi Police Station Sub-Inspector Johnny confirmed the incident.

Hasan Basir, officer-in-charge (OC) of Pallabi Police Station, said preliminary information indicated that local criminal Rubel alias Langra Rubel had opened fire targeting Alamgir. He said Alamgir and a female pedestrian were injured in the incident.

The OC said an investigation was underway to determine the motive behind the attack and identify those involved.