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Shakil Ahmed and Farzana Rupa remain in custody as multiple cases linked to the July uprising continue.
The High Court in Bangladesh has granted ad-interim bail to journalist couple Shakil Ahmed and Farzana Rupa in several cases connected to the July uprising protests. Ahmed received bail in five cases, while Rupa was granted bail in six, with the court asking the state to explain why permanent bail should not be approved. However, both remain in custody due to at least one unresolved case and several ongoing investigations. Arrested in August 2024, the couple faces serious allegations linked to protest violence. Their case has attracted attention from press freedom advocates amid continuing legal proceedings.
To read the full story: https://www.tjcproject.org/high-court-grants-bail-to-journalists-shakil-ahmed-and-farzana-rupa-in-multiple-july-uprising-cases/