BD businessman shot dead in South Africa

NOAKHALI, July 7: A Bangladeshi expatriate businessman from Noakhali was shot dead by unidentified assailants in South Africa, while his five-year-old daughter was injured in the attack.

The shooting took place at around 6:30 pm local time on Tuesday in Port Elizabeth of South Africa.
The deceased was identified as Md Yasin, 40, son of Md Sujayet Ullah of Kanchanpur village in Ward No-7 of Kadir Hanif Union under Noakhali Sadar Upazila.

Deceased Yasin's elder brother Md Nasir said Yasin had been living in South Africa for about 16 years, where he owned a business and a house. About a year ago, he moved his family to South Africa.

According to the family, Yasin was returning home after closing his business on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire on him in front of the gate of his residence. He died on the spot, while his minor daughter Farhana sustained injuries. 

Mohammad Kamrul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sudharam Model Police Station (PS), confirmed the matter. The relevant authorities will maintain contact with the victim's family and provide necessary assistance, PS OC added.