An prisoner under trial, who fell sick in the district jail, died at Chattogram Medical College and Hospital on Saturday, UNB reports.
The deceased was identified as Bibhutibhushan Bhoumik, 60.
Jailer Dewan Tariqul Islam, said Bibhutibhushan had been suffering from different diseases.
As fell sick around 6:00 pm on Saturday he was taken to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared him dead around 8:30 pm.