Khulna, Feb. 6 -- A young man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Khulna town late Wednesday night, police said.

The victim was identified as Rakib Hossain, 23, son of Anwar Hossain of the Ashibigha area under Labanchara Police Station.

Quoting locals, police said Rakib was staying at a nearby salon in the town's West Tutpara area when two youths arrived and forcibly dragged him outside. The attackers then shot him twice in the head and fled the scene.

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Rakib was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital by police and locals, where doctors declared him dead.

Deputy Commissioner (South) of Khulna Metropolitan Police Mohammad Tajul Islam said police from Sadar and Labanchara police statio...