The High Court has directed Shahjalal Rumi, a parent who came into the spotlight over allegations of an attack and vandalism at a madrasa in Tongi, Gazipur, to surrender before a lower court within four weeks.
A High Court bench comprising Justice Md Selim and Justice Md Asif Hasan passed the order on Tuesday (November 3). Advocate Bellal Hossain confirmed the development to the media.
Advocates Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman Khan, Bellal Hossain and HM Ruhul Amin Mollah represented Rumi during the hearing on his bail petition.
The case was filed against Rumi over allegations of an attack and vandalism at a madrasa in Tongi following allegations of sexual harassment of a seven-year-old child. The case, in which Rumi was accused in connection with the incident, drew widespread attention in the media and on social media.
Subsequently, an anticipatory bail petition was filed with the High Court on his behalf on October 26.
Following a hearing on Tuesday, the High Court directed him to surrender before the Gazipur Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court within four weeks.
Advocate Bellal Hossain said they would review the court order before deciding on the next legal course of action.