12-year-old student Ethan Ahmed Prem shot during drug-related clash in Cumilla

On June 25, 2026, a clash between rival drug-dealing groups in the Katabil area of Cumilla City involved gunfire and cocktail explosions. A 12-year-old student, Ethan Ahmed Prem, sustained a critical gunshot wound to his back and lungs while returning from school. At least five people were injured in total. One suspect has been arrested, and the victim was transferred to a hospital in Dhaka for advanced care.