A violent altercation between two groups of inmates at Rangpur Central Jail has resulted in one fatality and over 50 injuries.

Prison guards are actively discharging their firearms in an attempt to control the situation.

As of 12:30 pm on Friday, gunfire was still sporadically heard within the jail premises.

Rangpur Deputy Commissioner Mobasher Hasan confirmed the incident and stated, "I am en route to the location, and we are seeking assistance from both the army and police."

Attempts to contact officials inside the jail for further details have been unsuccessful.