Journalist Shawkat Mahmud is released on bail from Kashimpur Jail in Gazipur.

The High Court grants ad-interim bail to former president of Jatiya Press Club Shawkat Mahmud for six months in two vandalism and arson cases, clearing his way for getting release from jail.

BNP chairperson's adviser Shawkat Mahmud is shown arrested today in connection with a Lalbagh arson case of January this year.