A dacoit with bullet injury has been arrested after a gunfight with police in Moutala area under Kaliganj upazila in Satkhira early Monday.
The arrestee was identified as Fazlul Haque, son of Momtaz Karigor, a member of Zia Gang of the area.
Police also recovered five crude bombs and locally made lethal weapon 'Ramda' from the spot.
Emdadul Haque Sheikh, officer-in-charge of Kaliganj police station said: "Acting on a tip-off, a team of police led by Sub-Inspector Shahidullah encircled Moutalia area in the early hours of Monday being informed that a gang of dacoits was taking preparations to commit robbery."
"Sensing the presence of the police, Fazlul along with his fellows opened fire which forced police to retaliate, triggering a gunfight," he added.
"The dacoits escaped from the area, leaving Fazlul with bullet injury," he added.
Police official said: "The law enforcers arrested him and sent to Satkhira Sadar Hospital."
Several cases of arms, robbery were filed against the arrestee with Kaliganj and Shyamnagar police stations, the SI informed.