Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Popular television actor Azadur Rahman Azad was shot and injured by unidentified assailants at his residence in Ashulia early Sunday.

His mother and wife were also injured in the attack.

According to family members, the incident took place around 2:45 am when Azad, who was staying on the third floor of his house, heard noises coming from the second-floor kitchen.

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As he went downstairs and opened the kitchen door, the attackers fired multiple rounds, hitting him in both legs.

Hearing the gunshots, Azad's mother and wife rushed to the scene but were also assaulted by the assailants. The attackers then fired several more rounds before fleeing...