Although Kashimpur Central Jail-2 is primarily designated for female prisoners, it houses male inmates as well.

[16][17][18][19] In August 2020, an inmate, Abu Bakar Siddik, of the Kashimpur Central Jail-2 in Gazipur escaped prison using a self-made ladder.

[22] During the escape, the security guards fired shots and killed 6 prisoners, including 3 militants convicted over the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery attack.

[23] Later, Senior Jail Superintendent Subrata Kumar Bala was withdrawn in connection with the escape and he was replaced by Main Uddin.

[20] Rapid Action Battalion arrested Emdadul Haque, a death row convict, 27 days after the escape.