Gunfire Targets Asif Akbar’s Private Car in Dhaka’s Moghbazar
Popular Bangladeshi singer and former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar’s private car came under gunfire in the capital’s Moghbazar area early Saturday (October 24). No casualties were reported, as the singer was not inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The incident has raised questions about the motive behind the attack, with police yet to determine who was responsible or why the vehicle was targeted.
Confirming the incident, Hatirjheel Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Asaduzzaman said the shooting took place in Moghbazar in the early hours of Saturday. He added that the matter was being treated with utmost importance.
Motive Behind the Attack Remains Unknown
Investigators have not yet established whether the incident stemmed from personal disputes, professional rivalry or any other motive. The identity of the attackers also remains unknown.
Police have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting, identify those involved and bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the incident as the investigation continues.
A Familiar Name in Music and Cricket
Asif Akbar is one of Bangladesh’s well-known singers, with a longstanding presence in the country’s music industry. Beyond music, he has also been associated with the country’s sporting administration, having previously served as a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
The shooting targeting his private vehicle has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the incident. The motive behind the attack and the identities of those responsible are expected to become clearer as the police investigation progresses.
