The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

A businessman was injured in a gun attack by the assailants at East Kazipara of Kafrul in the city yesterday morning.

The businessman was identified as Asaduzzaman alias Asho, 30, son of Abdur Rashid and resides at 299, East Kazipara. Aasho is the owner of Maa Engineering Works, a hardware shop.

Police said a gang of miscreants, numbering 5, intercepted the way of Asho and fired two gunshots on his head and chest when he along with his nephew were going to market by a motorbike at about 10:30am.

Asho was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition. His nephew Omi, however, escaped unhurt from the attack.

Reason behind the attack could not be ascertained immediately. A case was filed with the Kafrul police station.