Haji Salim files bail petition

Lawmaker Haji Md Salim of Old Dhaka, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a corruption case, has applied for bail.

Haji Salim's lawyer Advocate Pran Nath confirmed the matter. He said Haji Salim would go to court around 2pm on Sunday to surrender.

The court sentenced him to 10 years in prison for acquiring known non-income assets.