A cat sitting on the car jumped away in fright at the sound of gunfire.
TBS Report
24 October, 2026, 02:50 pm
Last modified: 24 October, 2026, 03:02 pm
CCTV footage shows a man getting out of a CNG-powered autorickshaw and opening fire at singer and former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar's car in Moghbazar today (24 October).
The incident took place in front of Bishal Centre Shopping Mall at 4:48am. The footage shows the autorickshaw slowing down before the man gets out and fires at the car.
No one was inside the vehicle at the time. A cat sitting on the car jumped away in fright at the sound of gunfire.
Police said they are examining CCTV footage and other evidence to identify those involved.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Police Commissioner Md Abul Bashar Talukder said multiple police teams are working to bring those responsible to justice.
Asif said he was at his office on an upper floor of the shopping mall and was preparing to get into his car when the shooting occurred.
He later informed Hatirjheel police.
Hatirjheel Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Asaduzzaman said no casualties were reported.