Dhaka 2:46 pm, Monday, 9 November 2026

Gunmen Open Fire at Singer Asif Akbar’s Car in Dhaka’s Moghbazar

Unidentified assailants opened fire at the personal car of popular singer and former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar in the capital’s Moghbazar area early Saturday (October 24).

The incident took place in front of Bishal Centre in Moghbazar in the early hours of the morning.

Police said Asif Akbar was not inside the vehicle at the time of the attack and remained unharmed. The identities of the attackers and their motive have yet to be established.

Authorities have also found no information so far indicating whether the attack was linked to any personal or professional dispute involving the singer.

Asif Akbar is a familiar face in both the music and cricket arenas. He previously served as a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Gunmen Open Fire at Singer Asif Akbar’s Car in Dhaka’s Moghbazar

Update Time: 09:04:51 am, Saturday, 24 October 2026

Unidentified assailants opened fire at the personal car of popular singer and former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar in the capital’s Moghbazar area early Saturday (October 24).

The incident took place in front of Bishal Centre in Moghbazar in the early hours of the morning.

Police said Asif Akbar was not inside the vehicle at the time of the attack and remained unharmed. The identities of the attackers and their motive have yet to be established.

Authorities have also found no information so far indicating whether the attack was linked to any personal or professional dispute involving the singer.

Asif Akbar is a familiar face in both the music and cricket arenas. He previously served as a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).