File photo of Rohingya photographer Abul Kalam CourtesyAbul Kalam was arrested on Tuesday while taking photographs of buses departing from Kutupalong camps for Bhashan CharAward-winning photographer and Rohingya refugee Abul Kalam has been granted bail and is likely to walk out of jail on Tuesday. A senior Judicial Magistrate Court in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, granted him bail on Monday, according to court documents. Also read: 33 prominent figures, organizations call for release of photographer Abul KalamAbul Kalam was detained on December 29 when he set out to take photographs of buses leaving the Kutupalong camps for Bhashan Char. Abul Kalam, 35, has been a refugee himself for 28 years. His images have appeared in many publications, and he recently won two prizes in the Rohingya Photography Competition.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 04, 2021 14:26 UTC