A suspected drug dealer has been killed in an alleged gunfight with police in Brahmanbaria’s Kasba upazila.
The man has been identified as Yusuf Mia, 28.
Kasba police's Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Mohiuddin said a police team raided Yusuf’s hideout in Kuti union around 2:30am Saturday acting on a tip-off.
According to police, Yusuf and his companions fired off a few rounds when police approached the place, leading to a skirmish.
OC Mohiuddin said Yusuf was hit by bullets during the gunfight and later succumbed to his injuries.
Three policemen – Sub-Inspector Monir Hossain, Constable Ibrahim and Nazrul Islam – were also injured, he added.
Police say they recovered 135kg cannabis and a pipe-gun from the scene.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
