Bangladesh Air Force Base Attacked; Local Trader Shot Dead, Several Injured

Dhaka: One person was killed and several others injured after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) base in Cox’s Bazar came under attack by unidentified miscreants on Monday.

According to a statement from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) assistant director Ayesha Siddiqua, an attack was launched on a BAF installation near Samiti Para.

“In response, the Bangladesh Air Force is taking necessary measures to address the situation,” stated Siddiqua.

Cox’s Bazar district commissioner Mohammad Salahuddin confirmed the incident.

“One person has been killed and several others injured in the incident. The cause of the clash will be investigated through discussions with both parties, and necessary measures taken,” the Business Standard quoted Salahuddin as saying.

According to Saiful Islam, who oversees the Cox’s Bazar District Sadar Hospital police box, the incident took place around 12 noon, creating chaos in the high-security area.

Shihab Kabir, a local trader from Samati Para, was shot during the clash, according to Saiful. Six persons were reportedly injured and have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Sabuktagin Mahmud Shohel, resident medical officer of Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital, told Daily Star Bangladesh that a person aged around 25 was “brought dead” to the hospital.

According to Shohel, the victim had suffered deep injuries at the back of his head. The cause of his death will be ascertained after the autopsy report is available.