Khairul Haque shown arrested in new case, barring his release from jail

The former chief justice had previously been granted bail in eight separate cases

Former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque has been shown arrested in another case, barring his release from jail.

He had previously been granted bail in eight separate cases.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arifur Rahman gave the arrest order on Wednesday based on a plea from police in a case over attempted murder and explosives charges at Banani Police Station.

Sub-Inspector Moktar Hossain of the prosecution police said Justice Khairul was not produced in court, but the hearing was instead held virtually.

Later, the court granted the request to show him arrested.

His lawyers, meanwhile, have applied for bail in the case. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for the afternoon.

Justice Khairul’s lawyer Monayem Nabi Shahin said: "As soon as he gets bail in one case, he is shown arrested in another. Today, he was shown arrested in a ninth case. I don't know when he will be released. We are waiting to complete a century."

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