A police constable died at the corona unit of Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) early Thursday.
The deceased, Sohel Mahmud, 35, hailed from Pangasia area in Dumki upazila of Patuakhali district and was a constable of Barishal Metropolitan Police
Nurul Islam, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Model Police Station confirmed the matter, saying Sohel died around 12:15 am.
Sohel, who had diabetics and previous record of breathing problem, was taken to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after he fell sick.
Dr Bakir Hosssain, director of the hospital, said his samples were collected for test.
