prisoners

File Photo: Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj/Collected
Covid-19 in Bangladesh

2,329 prisoners to be freed over Covid-19 outbreak

The prison authorities have sent a list of prisoners to 68 jails, including 13 central and 55 district jails

File Photo: UNB
Crime

3,000 prisoners likely to be released this week

File Photo: Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj/Collected
Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Bangladesh mulls release of 3,000 prisoners amid coronavirus

Prisoners were captured running for freedom in a revolt over a coronavirus crackdown in Brazil. Photo: Twitter
Coronavirus chronicle

Hundreds of prisoners’ escape Brazil jails ahead of coronavirus lockdown

Afghan political rivals divided over release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners
Politics

Afghan political rivals divided over release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners