Pabna, June 8 -- Two people, including a college student, were killed in separate shooting and stabbing incidents in Pabna town on Monday.

The deceased were identified as Ali Hossain, 53, and Monirul Islam, 24, a student of Pabna Government Edward College.

According to police and locals, Ali Hossain was shot dead around 7.00 pm near Jamia Ashrafia Madrasa in the municipal area.

Police and eyewitnesses, said Ali Hossain had gone to leave his child at the madrasa when assailants fireed on him and fled the scene. He died on the spot.

In a separate incident around 4.00 pm behind the Central Bus Terminal area, an altercation broke out between two youths, identified as Rakib and Monirul Islam. At one stage, Rakib allegedly stabbed Monirul....