DHAKA: A jailed Bangladeshi hangman who executed more than two dozen fellow prisoners, including killers and coup plotters, in exchange for sentence reductions was released on Sunday.

Shahjahan Bhuiyan gained notoriety for putting 26 people to death during his time inside after he highlighted to officials his skills with a noose upon entering prison 32 years ago for murder.

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