Two village police members have died after falling ill due to intense heat while attending the ‘Village Police Grand Rally 2026’ in the capital. Several others who fell ill during the event are currently receiving treatment in hospitals.
The incidents occurred on Saturday (November 7) while they were on their way to participate in the grand rally. The deceased have been identified as Md. Jamshed Ali (47) from Lohanipara Union, Badraganj Upazila, Rangpur, and Md. Kaimuddin (58) from Churain Union, Nawabganj Upazila, Dhaka.
According to relevant sources, they fell ill due to excessive heat on their way to the rally venue. They were rushed to the hospital, where the on-duty doctors declared them dead. Several other village police members who fell ill for the same reason are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals.
Following the rally, Mir Shahe Alam, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, visited Kurmitola General Hospital and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in the capital. There, he inquired about the physical condition of the hospitalized village police members and provided necessary instructions to the doctors.
The State Minister instructed the hospital authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the ailing members. He stated that the government would bear all medical expenses for the sick and injured members.
Additionally, he met with the families of the deceased and expressed deep condolences. The State Minister assured that each bereaved family would receive a cash financial assistance of BDT 3 lakh from the government.
He also announced that to support the families of the deceased, one eligible member from each family would be appointed to the village police. Furthermore, the State Minister stated that arrangements have been made to transport the two bodies to their respective homes at government expense and ensure dignified burial services.