The incident took place at approximately 4.50 am in front of Bishal Market. According to police, a young man arrived at the scene in a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw, fired at Asif Akbar’s car and fled immediately afterwards.

The vehicle was unoccupied at the time. Asif Akbar was reportedly in his office on the third floor of Bishal Market when the shots were fired.

After hearing the gunfire, the singer went downstairs to check what had happened. He subsequently contacted Bangladesh’s national emergency service, 999, to report the incident. Police officers arrived at the scene and assessed the situation before beginning an initial investigation.

Police investigate circumstances of shooting

Sub-Inspector Al Amin of Hatirjheel Police Station told the media that the attack occurred in front of Bishal Market at around 4.50 am. He said the assailant had arrived in a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw before targeting the vehicle and escaping.

Although the shooting caused damage to the car, there were no reports of casualties. The circumstances surrounding the incident, however, remain unclear.

Police said Asif Akbar had not provided any specific information suggesting who might have been responsible. No individual had been identified as a suspect in the information available at the time of reporting, and investigators had yet to establish a motive.

It remains uncertain whether the shooting was connected to a personal dispute, a planned attack or another cause. Investigators will need to establish the sequence of events and gather further evidence before drawing conclusions about why the vehicle was targeted.

The assailant’s arrival by auto-rickshaw and subsequent escape are among the details that could help investigators reconstruct the incident. Witness accounts and any available CCTV footage from nearby premises may also assist in identifying the person responsible. However, no findings from such evidence have been made public.

No formal written complaint filed

Police said no formal written complaint had been submitted in connection with the incident as of the latest available information. Asif Akbar reportedly told officers that he would decide what to do about the matter later.

His next steps therefore remain uncertain. The lack of a written complaint does not, by itself, establish whether further investigative or legal action will be taken, and the authorities have not publicly clarified what steps may follow.

The singer’s decision to contact the national emergency service meant that the police were alerted to the incident. Officers subsequently visited the scene and conducted preliminary inquiries.

The investigation will need to determine the identity of the gunman, establish the motive behind the shooting and examine whether anyone else was involved. Any available physical evidence, CCTV recordings or eyewitness accounts could prove useful in answering these questions.

No arrest had been confirmed in the information available at the time of reporting.

Questions remain over motive

Asif Akbar is a familiar name in Bangladesh’s music industry and has also served as a director of the BCB. The attack on his personal vehicle has raised concerns, particularly because it involved gunfire in a public area of the capital.

Nevertheless, the available information does not establish that the singer himself was the intended target, beyond the reported fact that his car was fired upon. Nor is there confirmed evidence linking the incident to any particular dispute or individual.

The distinction is important as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Speculation about possible motives cannot substitute for evidence, and no definitive explanation has yet emerged.

The immediate priorities are to identify the assailant, establish why the vehicle was targeted and determine whether the incident involved any other individuals. Further developments will depend on the progress of the police inquiry and any additional information that emerges.

For now, the confirmed details remain limited: the shooting occurred outside Bishal Market in Moghbazar at around 4.50 am on Saturday, the car’s rear right window was damaged, and no one was injured. The identity of the gunman and the motive for the attack remain unresolved.