An alleged drug peddler has been killed in Munshiganj in what the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) described as a shootout.
The victim has been identified as Abdul Malek, 45.
The incident was reported around 3.30am of Wednesday from Mirkadim union of the district’s Sadar Upazila, said RAB.
“A shootout took place at Nagar Kosba area between a patrolling team of RAB and a group of drug peddlers. After a 15-minute-long shootout, the group left the scene and Abdul Malek was found dead on the spot,” said RAB 11 company commander Muhitul Islam.
A pistol, one magazine, three rounds of ammunition and 800 yaba pills were seized from the scene, added the elite force official.
“Malek was wanted in 11 cases filed with sadar police,” said Alamgir Hossain, OC at Sadar police station.
The body has been sent to Munshiganj General Hospital, he added.