Prominent musician and former Bangladesh Cricket Board director Asif Akbar became the target of an armed attack early Saturday morning when unidentified individuals opened fire on his personal vehicle. The incident occurred in front of the Bishal Center in the Moghbazar area of the capital.
Actor Omar Sani expressed deep concern following the attack, sharing images of the damaged vehicle and the singer on Facebook. In his post, Sani described the shooting as an ominous sign, stating, “Shooting at singer Asif Akbar’s car is an ominous warning. This should not happen. I wish you a long life, Asif. May God keep you safe.”
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Hatirjheel Police Station, Md. Asaduzzaman, confirmed that Asif Akbar was not inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting, leaving him unharmed. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine a motive. Currently, investigators have not established any links to the singer’s personal or professional disputes. The incident has caused significant alarm within the entertainment industry, with fans expressing widespread concern over the singer’s safety.
