A top-listed gangster named Titon was shot dead in Dhaka’s New Market area, and his family alleges the killing stemmed from a dispute with another gangster, Picchi Helal, over control of a cattle market in Bhashila. The incident occurred on Tuesday night near Shahnewaz Hall, where unidentified assailants opened fire. Following the autopsy, police handed over Titon’s body to his family, who have since filed a murder case at New Market Police Station.

According to the case statement, Titon’s brother Khondaker Saeed Akhtar Ripon accused eight to nine unidentified individuals of involvement. Ripon said Titon had recently told him about tensions with Helal and others regarding the cattle market lease. Titon had been released on bail in August 2024 after a long imprisonment and had expressed a desire to lead a lawful life. Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the case.

The case file also mentions that Titon was related to another known gangster, Iman, though Ripon denied any conflict between them. Investigations into the killing are ongoing.