Dhaka, May 14 -- Journalist Anis Alamgir has secured permanent bail in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), allowing him to travel abroad at any time.

On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order while rejecting a separate plea seeking exemption from personal appearances in court.

The court directed Anis to appear physically on scheduled hearing dates.

His lawyer Taslima Jahan Popy said Anis appeared before the court as a hearing was scheduled for the case.

The defence filed three petitions seeking permanent bail, permission to appear through legal representation instead of personal attendance, and clearance for unrestricted foreign travel.

After the hearing, the court approved...