Prison officials said Jewel was not released on parole, but was allowed a brief viewing at the prison gate on humanitarian grounds. Bagerhat Deputy Commissioner Golam Md Baten later said the family had been advised to apply to the Jessore district administration, as Jewel was being held there. However, the Jessore district administration said no written or verbal parole application was submitted to the Jessore DC. You asked a question about agriculture.”Between law and humanityFor Suborna’s family, the debate over procedure offers little comfort. Circumstances, confusion and delay ensured he received only a farewell at the prison gate.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 25, 2026 16:28 UTC