TDS Desk:

At least one person has been killed and over 50 injured in a violent clash between two groups of inmates at Rangpur Central Jail.

Prison guards are firing shots to bring the situation under control.

As of 12:30pm on Friday, intermittent gunfire could still be heard from inside the jail.

Rangpur Deputy Commissioner Mobasher Hasan confirmed the incident, and said: “I am heading there, and assistance from the army and police is being sought.”

Despite repeated attempts, this correspondent was unable to reach any officials inside the jail for further comments.