Renowned baul singer Maharaj Abul Sarkar was released from Kashimpur High Security Central Jail-2 in Gazipur this morning.
He left the prison premises in a white Hiace around 11:15am.
Abul Hossain, the jailer of Kashimpur High Security Central Jail-2, Gazipur, confirmed the development.
Family members were present at the gate to receive him. However, he did not speak to journalists.
The jailer said that Sarkar was released after the bail documents reached the prison and were verified.
Sarkar was arrested in a case filed by Mufti Md Abdullah, imam of Ghior Bandar Mosque, with Ghior Police Station on charges of hurting religious sentiments.
On November 20, 2025, Detective Branch (DB) of the police arrested him in Madaripur.
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