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High-Profile BNP & Jamaat Leaders Among 2,400 Granted Bail Amid Bangladesh Violence

In a significant development in Bangladesh, a total of 2,400 individuals, including several high-profile leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, have been granted bail in connection with recent violence that erupted following student protests. Local media reported this decision on Wednesday.

Among those granted bail are notable figures such as BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, Bangladesh Jatiyo Party (Manju) Chairman Andaleeve Rahman Partho, and former Ducsu vice-president Nurul Haque Nur, as detailed by The Dhaka Star.

The accused appeared before the court between 17 July and 4 August, facing charges including rioting, illegal assembly, assaulting law enforcement, arson, and property damage.

Authorities also filed 15 murder cases and 2 cases under the Cyber Security Act for spreading misinformation on social media.

The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court of Dhaka approved bail for the accused following petitions filed by defense lawyers on Tuesday, as reported by local media sources.

The surge in bail applications follows the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the formation of an interim government.

The courts have expedited the bail application process, holding immediate sessions upon petition submission.

Lawyers began queuing early Tuesday morning to file for bail on behalf of those arrested in political cases, leading to long lines at court booths for purchasing bail bonds.

This rapid response highlights the intense legal and political activity in the wake of recent unrest, as detailed by the Dhaka Tribune.

Also Read: Unrest In Bangladesh: 29 Bodies Discovered Amid Political Turmoil

Mankrit Kaur

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