Two inmates, of , passed away at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Monday night.

The deceased individuals have been identified as Ataur Rahman, aged 70, son of the late Lokman Ali was a convict, and Jewel, aged 28, son of Abdur Rahim was under trial.

Inspector Bachhu Mia, incharge of the DMCH police camp, reported that the two inmates were transported to DMCH around 8:00 pm Monday night from Dhaka Central Jail, Keraniganj, as they had fallen ill.

The onduty doctor declared Ataur Rahman dead after his arrival at the emergency department of the hospital, he said.