Man killed by robbers

Our Correspondent, Satkhira
A carpenter was shot dead as he along with others tried to resist a gang of robbers at village Ghona in Satkhira Sadar upazila early yesterday. The victim was identified as Joynal Abedin, 19, son of Hazrat Ali of village Taltala in Sadar upazila. Joynal was staying at the house of Advocate Nirod Kumar Majumdar of the village. Quoting locals police said, when a gang of robbers swooped on the house of Advocate Nirod, Joynal along with others of the house raised a hue and cry. At one stage, the robbers opened fire leaving Joynal injured seriously and fled the scene. Later Joynal died at hospital.