U of T student released on bail after being detained after terrorist attack
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A student from the University of Toronto who was being held in relation to terrorist attacks in Bangladesh has been freed on bail, a family member confirmed Sunday.
Tahmid Hasib Khan, a permanent resident of Canada, was detained in August under a Bangladesh law that allows police to hold someone without a warrant if there is a reasonable suspicion of criminal involvement. A family member and Bangladeshi media reported he was freed Sunday.
The Dhaka Tribune reported on its website that Khan’s lawyer argued in a bail petition that his client could be freed because police have indicated there is no evidence that Khan was involved with terrorism.
The newspaper reported that although Khan was granted bail, another court hearing was scheduled for Oct. 5 where police were expected to ask for court approval to file action against Khan on an allegation of not co-operating with investigators.