A man from Habiganj was shot dead by criminals in South Africa.

The incident occurred in Johannesburg of South Africa on Saturday.

The deceased was Nazrul Islam, 35, son of Abdul Awal Miah of Rasulpur village in Azmiriganj upazila.

A pall of gloom and grief descended on his family after the news of his death spread.

The victim's father Abdul Awal Miah said Nazrul Islam went to South Africa three years ago and used to work at a supermarket in Johannesburg. On Saturday morning, a gang entered the market and started shooting, leaving Nazrul dead on the spot.

Sheikh Nazmul Haque, officer-in-charge of Azmiriganj Police Station, said on information, they visited the victim's house.