Lower courts and tribunals across the country in the last six working days have granted bail to 12,258 accused after hearing their pleas virtually.

Confirming the matter to journalists, Supreme Court spokesperson and High Court Division Special Officer Md Saifur Rahman said the lower courts and tribunals across the country in the last six working days have disposed of 20,953 bail pleas and allowed bail to 12,258 accused.

“The lower courts and tribunals on April 20 disposed of 2,973 bail pleas and allowed bail to 1,576 accused,” he added.