Dhaka, Dec 5 (UNB) – President Mohammed Shahabuddin has pardoned 16 convicts, who have served half of their jail term, on the occasion of the Victory Day.

They got the Presidential pardon as per the Article 49 of the Constitution, said a press note signed by Assistant Inspector General of Prisons (Media) Jannat-ul Farhad on December 3.

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