, June 4 -- The High Court on Wednesday granted ad-interim bail to Awami League leader Saidul Karim Mintu in a case filed over the abduction and murder of Awami League lawmaker of Jhenaidah-4 Anwarul Azim Anar.

The HC bench of Justice Md Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order on Monday, Advocate Prashanto Kumar said on Wednesday.

The court also issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why Mintu should not be granted permanent bail in the case.

Advocate Prashanto Kumar Karmakar and Barrister Ashraf stood for the petition while deputy attorney general Mohammad Abdul Baset represented the state.

The detective branch (DB) of police detained Saidul Karim Mintu from the capital's Dhanmondi area on June 11, 2024. ...