Helena Jahangir gets bail

Prothom Alo

She also faced several more charges under the Digital Security Act and the Special Powers Act.

Helena Jahangir was a member of the women affairs sub-committee of ruling Awami League. She was expelled from the post on 17 January over her social media activities violating the party policy.

She was criticised for a Facebook post announcing recruitment of leaders for an organisation named “Bangladesh Awami Chakrijibi League”.