Dhaka, May 13 -- Former Awami League Presidium member and ex-minister Abdul Latif Siddique will no longer have to appear in court in person for hearings in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. His lawyer will be able to attend the hearings in person instead.

Expressing frustration that it took six months for the request to be approved, Latif told the judge that he would still appear in person, saying he "likes coming to court."

On Wednesday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana granted the application, after which Latif made the remarks.

The case was scheduled for a hearing and Latif appeared before the court accordingly. His lawyers had earlier submitted an application seeking permission for representation through counsel. A...