Two die in Kushtia, Barishal 'gunfights'

A suspected drug trader and an alleged robber were killed in separate gunfights with police in Kushtia and Barishal districts early Tuesday, reports UNB.
In Kushtia, a suspected drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with police in Adarbaria Chochua beel in Kumarkhali Upazila early Tuesday.
The deceased was identified as Emdad Khunkar, 38, son of Rafiuddin Khunkar of Karimpur village.
He was accused in several drug cases, said AKM Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Kumarkhali Police Station.
Being informed that a gunfight between two groups of drug traders was going on, a team of police conducted the drive in the area, said the OC.
Sensing the presence of police, the drug traders opened fire on them, forcing them to fire back, triggering the gunfight.
After the gunfight, police rescued Emdad as bullet injured.
Later, he was rushed to Kushtia General Hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Police recovered a foreign-made pistol, three round bullets and 100 Yaba tablets from the spot.
In Barishal, alleged robber Mamun Sarder, 27, son of Malek Sarder of Khunna area in Hijla Upazila, was killed in the reported gunfight with police in Kazirhat area of Mehendiganj Upazila at around 02:00 am.
Abdul Khalek (PPM), officer-in-charge (investigation) of Kazirhat Police Station, said that a case was filed in connection with a robbery incident at the house of one Panna Mir on February 05.