Photojournalist Selim Jahangir released on bail

Selim Jahangir, also organising secretary of the Bangladesh Photojournalists Association, was arrested on November 1 while he was taking photographs in front of a mobile court.

Abdus Salam of Boalia police station filed a case within 35 minutes of his arrest accusing him of hindering government work and threatening Magistrate Abdul Majid with death.

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District and sessions judge Abu Bakkar Siddiqui granted bail to the newsman yesterday.

Selim's arrest triggered massive protests from journalists and various socio-cultural organisations.

The protesters said the case was filed 'intentionally' to harass the journalist.