Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladeshi singer Proloy Chaki, who was lodged in Pabna District Jail, has passed away.

He died on Sunday at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital while in custody.

"Proloy Chaki was suffering from severe issues related to diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart problems. Because of this, the prison doctors first sent him to Pabna Sadar Hospital, and from there he was referred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital on Friday night," Omor Faruque, Superintendent of Pabna district jail, confirmed Proloy's demise to ANI over the phone.

"He passed away after 9 p.m. on Sunday while still under medical treatment at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital," Faruque added.

Proloy was affiliated with the Awami League, and he also s...