Gunman Targets Asif Akbar’s Car in Moghbazar, Rear Window Damaged

Popular singer and former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar’s personal car was targeted in a shooting incident outside Bishal Market in Moghbazar, Dhaka, early Saturday, October 24. No one was injured, but the rear right-side window of the vehicle was damaged.

Hatirjheel Police Station Sub-Inspector Al Amin told the media that at around 4:50 am, a young man arrived outside Bishal Market in a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw, fired at Asif Akbar’s car and quickly fled the scene.

No one was inside the vehicle at the time. Asif Akbar was in his office on the third floor of Bishal Market when the shooting occurred. After hearing the gunshots, he immediately went downstairs. Police arrived at the scene after being informed and began an initial investigation.

Asked whether the singer suspected anyone, police said he had not immediately identified any individual or made a specific allegation. Asif Akbar reportedly contacted the national emergency service at 999 himself to report the incident.

Police said no written complaint had been filed in connection with the shooting as of the latest information provided. While police referred to the need for a formal complaint, Asif Akbar reportedly said he would decide what to do about the matter later.

No further details have been provided about the progress of the investigation or the identity and motive of the person responsible.