A total of 1,349 under-trial prisoners got released from jails after they were granted bail by the subordinate courts and tribunals yesterday (Wednesday).

The courts and tribunals concerned granted them bail after virtually hearing and disposing of 2,831 bail petitions in connection with criminal cases, Supreme Court Spokesman Md Saifur Rahman said in a statement today.

Total 13,607 under trial-prisoners were released from jails after securing bail from virtual courts across the country in last seven working days till yesterday, he said.

Saifur said a total of 23,784 bail petitions of the accused were disposed of during this period.     

The regular activities of courts across the country including the Appellate and High Court Divisions of the Supreme Court remain suspended due to ongoing rapid surge of Covid-19 outbreak.                  

Earlier, Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain issued some directives for the courts about dealing with urgent cases through using information and communication technology during the ongoing closure.