Bangladesh court grants bail to prominent rights defenders amid global criticism

Dhaka, Oct 10 (EFE). – A Bangladesh court on Tuesday granted bail to prominent activists of the human rights group Odhikar, nearly a month after they were sentenced to two years in jail for allegedly publishing “misleading information.” On Sep.14, the Dhaka Cyber Tribunal had imposed the jail term and a fine of 10,000 takas …

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