A suspected robber was killed in a reported gunfight with police in an area near Kushtia-Ishwardi Highway in Bheramara upazila early Tuesday.
The deceased was identified as Mohon Ali, 35, son of Towhidul Islam Hadu, a resident of Daulatkhali village in Daulatpur upazila and accused in 14 robbery cases.
Mohammad Shahjalal, officer-in-charge of Bheramara Police Station, said they conducted the drive after getting information that a gang of robbers was preparing to commit robbery.
But the robbers opened fire when the police team approached the area. Mohon was killed in the ensuing gunfight.
Police said they also recovered firearms and bullet from the spot.