A youth was shot by unidentified assailants on Kashem Nagar Road in Khulna city on Saturday afternoon.
The incident took place around 4pm, according to local sources.
The victim, Asaduzzaman Jony, 27, lives at the Tin-rasta intersection on Road No 3 in Kashem Nagar.
He occasionally stays in the area but spends most of his time elsewhere, locals said.
According to local sources, the assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at Jony, hitting him in the lower back.
Locals rescued him and took him to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. No members of his family could be reached after the incident.
Mizanur Rahman, investigation officer at Khulna Sadar Police Station, confirmed the matter.
“We have received information about the shooting. Further details can be provided later,” he said.
