A total of 5,730 people secured bail after their petitions were heard by virtual courts across the country in three days from 12 to 16 July, reports UNB.
Hearing on 13,867 bail petitions were held virtually during the period, said Md Saifur Rahman, special officer of Bangladesh Supreme Court on Sunday.
Court operation remained suspended since 26 March but trial proceedings through videoconference began on 11 May during the general holidays to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Earlier on 10 May, the High Court formed three benches for hearing urgent cases virtually and directed the subordinate courts concerned to hear cases related to emergency bail.
An ordinance was promulgated that day allowing courts to run trial proceedings through videoconference and other digital facilities. President Abdul Hamid promulgated the ordinance.
Later, the law, justice and parliamentary affairs ministry issued a gazette notification, saying that it will take immediate effect.
The Cabinet on 7 May cleared the draft of an ordinance to pave the way for courts to run trial proceedings through videoconference and other digital means.