A 55-year-old man died after reportedly suffering a stroke while waiting to cast his vote at a polling centre in Chattogram city on Thursday morning.

The incident occurred at about 7:35am at the Kazir Dewri Boys High School centre, said presiding officer Faruk Ahmed.

The deceased was identified as Monu Mia, son of Tenu Mia, a resident of Battery Goli area under Baghmoniram in Chattogram-14 constituency.

According to witnesses, Monu Mia arrived at the polling centre early in the morning to cast his vote. While standing in a queue, he suddenly felt dizzy and fell down.

Family members rushed him to a nearby National Hospital where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.

‘Within a few minutes after voting began, the elderly voter fell ill. Locals took him to hospital. Later, the doctor declared him dead,’ presiding officer Faruk Ahmed said.

Voting at the centre continued as usual after the incident, officials said.