Dhaka: A suspected criminal was killed in a reported shootout with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in the Eastern Housing area of Rupnagar in Dhaka early on Sunday, reports local news media.

The deceased is Al Amin alias Kala Jony alias Jony Sarker.

RAB headquarters officials said Jony was accused in 15 cases, including for murder, rape and robbery, filed with different police stations in the capital.

One foreign made pistol along with two bullets was recovered from the spot.

The incident took place at about 3:00am when a patrol team of RAB-4 challenged some young men, including Jony, out of suspicion in Easter Housing area at about 3:00am.

Sensing danger, the young men reportedly encountered with the elite force.

Members of the RAB-4 also reiterated with bullets that seriously wounded Al Amin.

He was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where on-duty doctor pronounced him dead.