Two people, including a college student, were killed in separate shooting and stabbing incidents in Pabna town on Monday.
The deceased were identified as Ali Hossain, 53, and Monirul Islam, 24, a student of Pabna Government Edward College.
According to police and locals, Ali Hossain was shot dead around 7.00 pm near Jamia Ashrafia Madrasa in the municipal area.
Police and eyewitnesses, said Ali Hossain had gone to leave his child at the madrasa when assailants fireed on him and fled the scene. He died on the spot.
In a separate incident around 4.00 pm behind the Central Bus Terminal area, an altercation broke out between two youths, identified as Rakib and Monirul Islam. At one stage, Rakib allegedly stabbed Monirul.
Locals rescued Monirul and took him to Pabna General Hospital. He was later referred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, but died on the way.
Tarikul Islam, Pabna Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC), said Ali Hossain's body was recovered and sent to hospital for an autopsy and Monirul's body was being brought back to Pabna from Rajshahi.
The OC also said Rakib had been detained in connection with Monirul's killing and that necessary legal procedures were underway in both cases.