Munshiganj AL leader shot dead

MUNSHIGANJ, Jan 13: A ruling party leader was shot by a terrorist gang at Sipahipara in sadar thana today, reports UNB.

Police said some terrorists led by one Mostafa fired 10 shots in legs of sadar thana Awami League vice-president Abdul Bareque Dewan on his way home after renewing licence of his gun.

He was rushed to sadar hospital and later shifted to Dhaka "in critical condition".

The attackers then went on the rampage at Rampal Bazar and ransacked a video centre and a studio.

Police arrested one Mithu, 20, in this connection.