Samrat in Court, Supporters Demonstrate Demanding Release

Hundreds of Samrat supporters have demonstrated blocking the main gate of the Dhaka Metropolitan Session Judges' Court in Old Dhaka demanding the release of the expelled leader of the Jubo League, Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat.

Protests started after Samrat was brought to court for his bail hearing in arms and drug cases on Tuesday.

Protests started after Samrat was brought to court for his bail hearing in arms and drug cases on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, in the presence of law enforcement, the protesters shouted slogans.

On 6 October, RAB arrested President Samrat of the Dhaka South Jubo League and his accomplice Arman from the Chauddagram Upazila of Comilla for their alleged involvement in illegal casino operations.