DHAKA: BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday evening was released on bail after six months in jail.

He was arrested from city’s National Press Club area on January 6.

The BNP leader was released from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) prison cell at 7:15pm.

Earlier at 6:45pm, Central Jail deputy jailer Sarbattom Chakma brought the release order of Mirza Fakhrul to BSMMU.

BNP chairperson’s press wing official Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter to banglanews.

Moreover, Fakhrul’s family members and close relations brought the BNP leader to city’s United Hospital just after getting the release.

BDST: 1950/2036 HRS, JULY 14, 2015
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