67,229 get bail in 50 working days

A total of 67,229 persons accused in criminal cases, including 755 children, have secured bail in 50 working days between May 12 and July 23.

A total of 870 children, who were detained on criminal charges, were kept in three juvenile development centres till July 23 as 508 accused children were sent to the centres between May 12 and July 23, Supreme Court Spokesmen Md Saifur Rahman said in a statement.

According to the statement, the lower courts across the country have heard and disposed of total 1,36,399 bail petitions in the 50 working days till July 23.