Hasina's parole extended by a month

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The caretaker government extended ex-Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina's parole by a month to October 6 to facilitate her better treatment in the United States (US), reports UNB.brA Home Ministry notification said the extension would be effective from September 7 as per conditions set during her release on June 11.brThis is the second time the government extended the duration of her parole. Her parole was extended earlier on August 7, which was due to expire on September 6. Hasina, facing corruption charges, walked to freedom from the high-security Sangsad Bhaban makeshift sub-jail on June 11 after 11 months of detention since her arrest amid a crackdown on the political arena following the 111 changeover. brShe was set free following a government executive order on a eight-week parole with permission to go abroad for better treatment of her ears and eyes, following a thaw in the standoff between the interim regime and the politicians. Hasina flew to the USA the following day.