The government will free 37 prisoners from 20 jails in the country under the president’s special clemency order, before Eid-ul-Azha.
The clemency is a common tradition, awarded to some prisoners convicted for minor offenses during special occasions. During this year’s Eidul-Fitr, 48 prisoners were freed.
Home ministry sources said it had sent a proposal, mentioning the names of the prisoners, to the law ministry.
“Following the law ministries’ opinion, the list will be sent to the prime minister. Then it will go to the president’s office,” sources said.
Ministry high-ups said the list was prepared on basis of intelligence reports.
Of the prisoners, who are being considered for clemency, 3 are from Dhaka central jail, 1 from Kashimpur, 2 from Mymensingh, 2 from Netrokona, 1 from Faridpur, 3 from Comilla, 3 from Chittagong, 1 from Cox’s Bazar, 2 from Rangamati, 2 from Sylhet, 2 from Moulavibazar, 2 from Rajshahi, 1 from Pabna, 1 from Joypurhat, 2 from Rangpur, 1 from Nilphamary, 3 from Dinajpur, 2 from Bhola, 2 from Bagerhat and 1 from Kushtia.
