Ex-planning minister MA Mannan freed on bail

Former Bangladesh planning minister MA Mannan was released on bail from Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital on Thursday. Mannan, who had been arrested on September 19 following a case filed against him regarding an alleged attack on students, was receiving medical treatment at the hospital since Tuesday. The Sunamganj District and Sessions Judge Court granted him bail on Wednesday, considering his age and health condition. He was discharged around 2pm after completing necessary procedures.READ FULL