Lakshmipur District Jail witnessed the death of a 45-year-old inmate, Abul Bashar, who had been facing robbery charges. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, and his body has since been placed in the morgue of Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital pending a formal post-mortem examination.
Bashar, a resident of Bhavani Jibanpur village in the Choyani Union of Begumganj Upazila, Noakhali, was arrested in connection with a robbery case and admitted to the district prison on 16 January 2026. According to Nur Mohammad Sohel, the acting officer in charge of the jail, Bashar had previously served time for multiple criminal offences. He was suffering from breathing difficulties and heart disease.
On the morning of his death, Bashar reportedly collapsed suddenly while moving from the prison bathroom to his ward. Fellow inmates promptly rushed him to the prison hospital, from where he was subsequently transferred to Sadar Hospital. Doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Bashar’s daughter, Rabeya Begum, alleged that her father had been unlawfully targeted. She stated, “My father, Abul Bashar, was picked up from our home by the Detective Branch police on fabricated charges without any crime. He endured both physical and psychological abuse over several days. Despite his serious medical condition, he was sent to prison, where he ultimately lost his life. We demand a thorough investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible.”
The Chandraganj police reported that on the night of 8 January, a gang of 10–12 armed men raided the residence of Arab Ali Molla in Titarkandi, South-East Charshahi Union, Sadar Upazila. The robbers seized 64,000 taka in cash, 11 annas of gold jewellery (valued at approximately 152,000 taka), and six mobile phones, amounting to a total loss of 306,500 taka. A formal complaint was filed at Chandraganj Police Station.
Using technological assistance, police apprehended Bashar along with two others on 15 January. The other arrested individuals included Badsha Mia and Alauddin. Bashar faced multiple charges across various police stations in Noakhali, including possession of firearms, robbery, and murder.
Summary of the Incident
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Deceased | Abul Bashar (45) |
| Date of Death | 21 January 2026 |
| Pre-existing Conditions | Breathing difficulties, heart disease |
| Date of Arrest | 15 January 2026 |
| Case | Robbery (Chandraganj Police), other cases across Noakhali |
| Loss in Robbery | 64,000 Taka, 11 annas gold jewellery (~152,000 Taka), 6 mobile phones, total 306,500 Taka |
| Arrested Suspects | Abul Bashar, Badsha Mia, Alauddin |
This incident has sparked calls for accountability regarding the treatment of prisoners with serious health conditions, highlighting concerns over prison health protocols and law enforcement practices. The post-mortem report and subsequent investigation are expected to shed further light on the circumstances of Bashar’s untimely death.