Man killed in gunfight: BGB

A man was killed in what the law enforcement called an alleged gunfight with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Notunpara border in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga early Monday, reports UNB.

The deceased was identified as Jasim Mandal, 35. He was a suspected drug trader.

Kamrul Hasan, commanding officer of BGB-58 battalion, said a team of BGB conducted a drive around 3am acting on a tip-off and arrested Jasim along with 23 bottles of phensedyl.

Following his information during primary interrogation, the team conducted another drive in the area to recover more phensedyl.

When the team approached the area, a gang of 8-10 drug traders opened fire on them, triggering a gunfight.

Jasim was killed in the gunfight, said the BGB official adding that two BGB members were also injured.

The team also recovered 300 bottles of phensedyl and several sharp weapons.

Saiful Islam, officer-in-charge of Jibannagar police station, said a case has been filed in this connection.

According to the human rights body, Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), at least 370 people were killed in alleged gunfights, crossfires or shootouts with the law enforcement agencies including police, RAB, BGB in 2019.

At least 45 people were killed in gunfights, shootouts and crossfires in the first two months 2020, ASK said on its website.