At least 40 prisoners of Bagerhat Jail fell sick on Monday night after taking special dinner served by the jail authority on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh. Among the sick, 20 prisoners have been admitted to Bagerhat Sadar Hospital, and 20 others are undergoing treatment inside the jail. Jail Superintendent Mohammad Amanullah said: “On the occasion of Pahela Baishakh the jail authority on Monday night served special dinner to 529 prisoners. Some prisoners fell sick after taking the special dinner that includes polau, beef, sweet and curd”. Denying any poison in the food items, the jail superintendent said: “Saline water might have caused food poisoning”. A probe committee has been formed to probe the matter, he also said. … risingbd.com
