, July 18 -- Seven prison officials including a superintendent have been suspended over negligence following the escape of a female inmate from Kashimpur central jail in Gazipur.

The suspended officials are Superintendent Laila Anjuman Sumi, Marina and Rehena, and female prison guards Shayla, Sharmin, Jemi and Asma.

Md Jannatul Farhad, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Prisons, said the officials were suspended after preliminary findings indicated negligence in carrying out their duties.

"An investigation is underway to determine how the inmate managed to escape despite strict security measures," she said.

The inmate, identified as Rimpa, 21, of Raipur village in Gangni upazila of Meherpur, escaped from the prison on Thursday.

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