Sub-section 617 of the Jail Code mentions division allowances for former presidents, but not for former prime ministers. The Jail Code also states that MPs in parliament and the chief and principal secretary of their parties are entitled to the first class prisoner status. “The initial recommendation comes from the court,” Iftekhar Uddin said. The court instructed that the Jail Code be followed.”“The lawyers have filed a petition,” said Iftekhar Uddin. ‘Many unofficial arrangements’ were made due to Khaleda’s status as a former prime minister, he said.

Source: bd News24 February 11, 2018 12:00 UTC