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Convicted inmate dies while undergoing treatment in Jamalpur

Friday, 13 November 2026, 11:16

Convicted inmate dies while undergoing treatment in Jamalpur

A convicted inmate named Md. Shahidullah (41) has died while undergoing treatment in Jamalpur. He passed away around 1:00 AM on Wednesday night at the Jamalpur General Hospital. The deceased was the son of the late Abdul Khaleq from Joyrampur village of Sadar upazila and was sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of 10 lakh 52 thousand taka in an NI Act case.

Police stated that a team from Jamalpur Sadar Police Station conducted a drive in the Joyrampur area on Wednesday night at 11:40 PM and arrested the fugitive convict. After bringing him to the police station and placing him in the holding cell, he fell ill, complaining of chest pain.

At 12:05 AM, he was immediately rushed to the 250-bed Jamalpur General Hospital. While undergoing treatment there, the on-duty physician declared him dead.

Shamim Iftekhar, the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) of Jamalpur General Hospital, stated that upon arrival, tests confirmed he was dead with no visible injury marks on his body, and it is suspected he may have died of a heart attack. Police said the body is being handed over to the family following an autopsy.

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