Law and order
Shahjalal Rumi gets bail in madrasa authorities’ case over Tongi teacher slap incident
Translated by Desk Report
The High Court has granted interim bail to Shahjalal Rumi, a guardian, in a case filed over an alleged attack and vandalism at a madrasa in Tongi, Gazipur. It ordered him to surrender before the Gazipur Metropolitan Judge’s Court within four weeks.
The bench of Justice Md Selim and Justice Md Asif Hasan issued the order on Tuesday (3 November), lawyer Bellal Hossain confirmed.
Lawyers Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman Khan, Bellal Hossain and HM Ruhul Amin Molla appeared for Rumi at the bail hearing.
According to the case details, the attack and vandalism at the Tongi madrasa took place amid allegations of sexual harassment of a seven-year-old child. A case was filed against Shahjalal Rumi over the incident, which drew attention in the media and on social media.
Rumi applied to the High Court for anticipatory bail on 26 October. The court granted him interim bail after hearing the petition on Tuesday.
Bellal Hossain said further legal steps would be taken after reviewing the court’s order.
