Bangladesh: Two village police members die from extreme heat

Two village police members, identified as Md. Jamshed Ali, 47, and Md. Kaimuddin, 58, died after falling ill due to intense heat while traveling to attend the Village Police Grand Rally 2026 in Dhaka. Several other members also fell ill due to the excessive temperatures and are currently receiving hospital treatment.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam, visited hospitals to check on the condition of the ailing members and instructed authorities to provide the best possible medical care. The government has committed to covering all medical expenses for those sickened by the heat.

To support the families of the deceased, the government will provide BDT 3 lakh in cash assistance to each bereaved family. Additionally, one eligible member from each family will be appointed to the village police force. The state minister also confirmed that the government will cover the costs of transporting the bodies to their homes and ensuring dignified burial services.