Md Miizanur Rahman, deputy commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), died at Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital (CPH) on Monday after contracting coronavirus.
Mizanur Rahman, a police officer from BCS 22nd batch, had been undergoing treatment at the hospital since June 28, said Md Sohel Rana, Assistant Inspector General (AIG-Media) of the Police headquarters. He breathed his last around 3:41am, AIG-Media said.
Mizanur Rahman left behind wife, two sons, a host of relatives and well-wishers to mourn at his death. In his career, he also served as Superintendent of Jhenidah police. His Namaj-e-Janaza will be held at Rajarbagh Police Lines and he will be buried at Rayerbazar Graveyard in the capital.
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed expressed deep shock and sorrow at his death.
Altogether 7,463 among 11,302 Covid-19 infected members of Bangladesh police made full recovery from the disease across the country until July 4. Forty-four cops have so far died of Covid-19 during this period.
