Two listed criminals in Chattogram, identified as Md. Shahjahan and Md. Kamal, were granted bail by a local court on July 16, 2026, in connection with multiple cases, including extortion and arms possession. However, they will remain in jail due to other pending cases against them.
According to court officials, the bail was approved after the defendants submitted necessary documents and sureties. The prosecution did not strongly oppose the bail, citing the completion of primary investigations in those specific cases.
Shahjahan and Kamal have been implicated in at least five other cases, including murder and drug trafficking, which prevented their release. Police confirmed that they will stay in custody until those cases are resolved.
The development has drawn mixed reactions, with some legal experts noting that bail is a legal right, while victims' families expressed frustration over the slow judicial process.
