Dhaka, April 7 -- A Dhaka court has ordered 84 pro-Awami League lawyers to be sent to jail in connection with allegations of assault, vandalism, and attempted murder during the ongoing anti-discrimination movement. The court, however, granted bail to nine lawyers eight of whom are womeDhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order on Sunday following a hearing.
Earlier in the day, the accused lawyers had surrendered to the court through their legal representatives and sought bail. The bail hearing began at around 3:30 PM and, after lengthy proceedings, the court delivered its verdict after 5 PM. Dhaka Bar Association President Khorshed Mia Alam confirmed the development. He said, "The defense sought bail for the acc...