Naogaon: Ankhi Khatun, a mother of three minor children, was granted bail on Wednesday after spending 15 days in jail in a drug-related case. She was released from Naogaon District Jail around 4:00 pm following the bail.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Ankhi had been imprisoned under a mobile court order. Her husband died in March, leaving her to support the family alone. Her three young children were left in distress, often waiting near the jail. The situation gained public attention after a private television channel aired a report on the matter.
In response, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed the authorities to provide legal assistance for Ankhi. Local BNP leaders, led by Mahadevpur upazila BNP President Rabiul Alam Bullet, intervened to offer legal support. Consequently, the court granted her bail after due process was followed.
Public Prosecutor of the Naogaon District and Sessions Judge’s Court, Md Shahriar, stated that he was instructed to ensure Ankhi received justice according to the law. The case was presented to Senior District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Raknuzzaman, who asked the defense to file a petition. Advocate Abu Zayed Mohammad Rafiqul Alam Rafiq submitted the application, and after hearing both sides, the court granted bail.
Upon her release, Ankhi embraced her children, trying to make up for the lost time. Tears of relief and love streamed down her face as her children clung to her, feeling the warmth they had missed. It was a moment of healing and reunion for the family.
The Prime Minister’s intervention not only freed Ankhi but also restored a family’s unity, rekindled love, and offered a new direction amidst their challenges.