Another policeman died in the capital from Covid-19 while performing duties. Sub-inspector Md Mojibur Rahman Talukder, 56, of city SB Paltan zone-1 of Special Branch, died at 8:51 am on Monday while being treated at Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital.
Md Sohel Rana, Assistant Inspector General (AIG-media) of Police Headquarters, confirmed the matted to The Business Post.
So far, a total of nine policemen died from coronavirus.
Mojibur tested positive for Covid-19 on May 11 and was admitted to Impulse Hospital. He was shifted to ICU of the Central Police Hospital as his condition deteriorated, where he died this morning.
He left behind his wife, two sons and a daughter.
The body was taken to Bogura under the management of police. Janaza will be held there in the presence of senior officers of the district police.
Later, the body will be buried at the family graveyard.
