A private vehicle belonging to popular Bangladeshi singer Asif Akbar was targeted in a shooting incident in Dhaka's Moghbazar area early Saturday (today). The artist was not inside the automobile at the time of the attack, and no casualties have been reported.
30 AM in front of the Bishal Center. Hatirjheel Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Asaduzzaman confirmed the occurrence to the media, noting that the singer maintains a personal office in Moghbazar and had parked his vehicle near the commercial center. Unidentified perpetrators reportedly opened fire on the car before fleeing the scene during the early morning hours.
Law enforcement authorities attempted to reach Asif Akbar by phone at 9:00 AM for comments regarding the incident, but received no response. Investigators stated that the exact motives behind the shooting and the identity of the culprits remain unknown at this stage.
Police have initiated an active investigation into the matter and are currently gathering and reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from surrounding establishments to identify and track down those responsible. Hatirjheel Police Station has assured that necessary legal measures will be implemented as the probe continues.
