DHAKA, Jan 25, 2026 (BSS) - The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that no application was submitted for the parole release of prisoner Jewel Hasan Saddam, who is currently detained in Jashore Central Jail following the death of his wife and child.

In a statement issued on the matter, the Home Ministry said neither Saddam’s family nor any representative applied to the Jashore Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate or to the Jashore Central Jail authorities seeking his release on parole. 

The ministry added that reports circulating in various media outlets and on social media claiming that such an application had been made are incorrect.

According to the statement, based on the verbal intention expressed by Saddam’s family, it was decided to show the bodies of his wife and child at the Jashore Jail gate.

Considering the humanitarian aspect of the situation, the Jashore District Administration and the Jashore Central Jail authorities extended maximum cooperation to facilitate the process.

The Ministry of Home Affairs urged media organizations to ensure the people’s right to information by publishing accurate, objective, and verified news.