Dhaka, March 16 -- A youth was killed in a shooting and stabbing near Shaheed Minar on Sunday night, reportedly over a past enmity.

The deceased was identified as Rakib, 25, son of Khokon Mia of Shibbari Staff Quarters.

The incident occurred around 9:30 pm when three to four youths allegedly shot Rakib in the head and stabbed him in the right side of his abdomen, before fleeing the spot, according to witnesses.

Rakib was found critically injured and taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital's emergency department, where he was admitted to the One Stop Emergency Center (OSEC).

Despite treatment, he succumbed to his injuries around 10:30 pm.

Mohammad Eshan, who brought Rakib to the hospital, said the attack was motivated by a prior dispu...