Two suspected drug traders have been killed in a reported gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members in Feni.
The incident took place in the Amingaon area of Daganbhuiyan upazila on early Wednesday.
The deceased are Mohammad Asad, 26, and Enamul Haque Akand, 24, both hailing from Madaripur district.
RAB 7 Camp Company Captain Squadron Leader Shafayet Jamil Fahim said: “Based on a tip-off that a large amount of drugs were being smuggled, a team of RAB 7 chased after a covered van.”
After reaching the Amingaon area, the criminals opened fire on the elite force members, forcing them to retaliate in self-defence, he said.
Shafayet further said Asad and Enamul were caught in the line of fire and died on spot.
The bodies have been kept in Feni Sadar Hospital for autopsy.