A young jute trader was shot by assailants in Ashulia of Savar on Monday afternoon.
The injured, identified as Azad Hossain, 32, sustained a bullet wound to his leg, currently undergoing treatment at Enam Medical College Hospital.
According to locals, the attack occurred around 4:30pm in the Eastern Housing area of Jamgora, Ashulia, when a group of 20 to 25 youths reportedly attacked Azad.
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Ashulia Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rubel Howlader said police are investigating the incident and efforts are underway to arrest those involved.