High Court grants ex-minister Dipu Moni bail in one case, denies in six others

Former Awami League minister Dipu Moni received ad-interim bail from the High Court in one case today, but her request was denied for six other cases. The court also issued separate rules, mandating the state to explain why Moni should not be granted bail in cases stemming from the July 2024 Uprising, which involved alleged murders.

The bench, comprising Justice Md Khairul Alam and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher, issued the orders and rules following petitions filed by Dipu Moni last month. Her lawyer, Md Ramzan Ali Sikder, stated that the High Court granted bail in a case where her name was not mentioned in the initial report. However, rules were issued for the six cases where she is named.

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he will take initiative for hearing and disposing of the High Court rules regarding bail for his client after its reopening following ongoing vacation.

Dipu Moni was arrested on August 19, 2024, in Dhaka's Baridhara area. Her lawyer indicated that she is implicated in approximately 60 cases, facing charges that include murder, crimes against humanity, corruption, and incitement to violence. He added that her release from jail at this stage is unlikely. The Appellate and High Court Divisions of the Supreme Court are scheduled to reopen on June 7, after which her lawyer plans to pursue hearings for the outstanding bail rules.

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there is no question of her being released from jail at this stage.