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Derogatory remarks on PM Hasina: Smriti’s bail stayed

Sonia Akhter Smriti was arrested from her residence on October 4

Update : 02 Nov 2022, 03:50 PM

The chamber judge of the Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended the bail granted to Sonia Akhter Smriti who was arrested for spreading rumours about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on social media.

Justice M Enayetur Rahim passed the order after hearing an appeal against the High Court's order on Wednesday.

The High Court on Monday granted bail to Sonia Akhter Smriti.

Earlier on October 4, the law enforcement agency arrested Sonia Akhter Smriti from her home in Beradanga under Rajbari district.

Later, she was sent to jail through a Rajbari court.

Sonia Akhter Smriti is the founder of the voluntary organization Rajbari Blood Donors Club. Police said science and technology affairs secretary of the ruling Awami League's Mijanpur union unit, filed a case against Smriti at Rajbari Sadar police station. 

According to the case statement, Smriti made false and defamatory statements on social media on August 31 to tarnish the prime minister's reputation. Smriti went live on Facebook before her arrest and was heard talking to policemen.

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