Prisoner dies at DMCH

An inmate of Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj died early Monday while he was undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).

The deceased was known as Faruk Hossain, 48. His prison number is 24.

Mohammad Anis, a prison security said Faruk fell sick in Dhaka Central Jail around 12:00am. Later, he was taken to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment, but the doctor on duty declared him dead after examination around 1:00 am.

Confirming the report, DMCH Police Outpost In-Charge Md Bachchu Mia said that the body was kept at the hospital morgue for autopsy.