An unidentified man, aged about 42, was shot dead by assailants in New Market area of the capital on Tuesday night.
The incident took place around 8pm on the road near Gate No. 1 of New Market and Shaheed Shah Nawaz Hall.
According to eyewitnesses, two assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire indiscriminately at the man.
He collapsed on the spot after being hit by bullets.
Md Mezbah, a student who helped rescue the victim and took him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), said locals attempted to chase the attackers.
However, the assailants fled the scene while firing shots to intimidate people.
The victim was rushed to DMCH, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Sub-Inspector (SI) Shahadat Hossain of New Market Police Station said they went to the hospital after receiving information about the shooting incident.
He confirmed the man’s death, adding, “The body has been kept at the morgue. However, his identity has not yet been confirmed. Efforts are underway to determine further details.”
Dhaka Medical College Hospital Police Camp In-Charge Md Faruk, quoting doctors, said the victim sustained multiple bullet injuries, including to the head. The body has been kept in the hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.
