27 October, 2026 – Khulna, Bangladesh: Akash Kumar Kundu, a 45-year-old Hindu grocery shopkeeper, was seriously injured after being shot by unidentified assailants while sitting inside his shop in South Tutpara, Khulna city, on Saturday (October 24).
The incident occurred at around 7:00 p.m. in front of the Gachhtala Temple near Tutpara Cross Road.
According to local sources and police, Akash was sitting in his shop when several young men arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire at him, and quickly fled the scene. A bullet struck him in the abdomen.
Local residents rescued Akash and took him to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.
In a separate shooting incident earlier that day, at around 11:00 a.m., Ramim Biswas, 32, a local leader of the Jubo Dal, was injured when unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire in Parhaji village in Terokhada Upazila of Khulna district. He was also taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital.
The recent incidents of shootings and killings in Khulna city and surrounding areas have raised concerns about the law-and-order situation. Police said special operations were underway to combat crime, recover illegal firearms, and bring those responsible to justice.
Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Lokman Hossain of Khulna Sadar Police Station said police visited the scene following the shooting. Officers reportedly recovered one live bullet and one spent cartridge from the location.
Police are investigating the motive behind the attack and attempting to identify and arrest those involved.
