A Dhaka court today (May 3) granted bail to Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman till August 16 in a case filed against him under the Digital Security Act.

Judge Md Asaduzzaman of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court issued the order after Matiur Rahman's lawyer submitted a bail petition in the case.

The court also fixed August 16 for full hearing on the bail petition with lower court record of the case to decide whether Matiur would be given permanent bail.

Dhaka Metropolitan Additional Public Prosecutor Tapash Kumar Pal confirmed the matter.

On April 2, the High Court granted a six-week anticipatory bail to Matiur Rahman in the case.

On March 29, a lawyer named Abdul Malek (Mashiur Malek) filed the case against Matiur Rahman at Ramna Police Station.

Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams, an unnamed assistant cameraman and unnamed others were also accused in the case.

Malek accused them of using print, online, and electronic media to tarnish the image and reputation of the state, according to the FIR.

The FIR also mentioned that the accused spread falsehood on purpose to deteriorate law and order.

BDST: 1347 HRS, MAY 03, 2023
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