41 juvenile delinquents freed in Rajshahi on condition of good work

A Rajshahi court has freed 41 juveniles, who were accused in different cases, under the condition of engaging in positive activities after their release.

Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-2 Judge Muhammad Hasanuzzaman passed the release order today (25 March). 

After their release, the judge handed over flowers and a national flag to the teenagers, urging them not to engage in any further criminal activities.

Between 2019 and 2023, the 41 juveniles were accused in a total of 35 cases under the Children Act, including fights, drug offences, and molestation, according to court sources.

As the accused were under 18 years of age, they had been kept under supervision of a probation officer instead of sentencing.

During this period, they engaged in various positive activities. 

The judge released them after Moniruzzaman, probation officer of Rajshahi district, verified their progress and activities, submitting a report confirming his satisfaction.

He stated that providing children with the opportunity to correct themselves through alternative means can set a positive example.

Over the past year, the judge at the Rajshahi children's tribunal granted bail to 80 children in approximately 80 cases, offering them the chance for rehabilitation.