Content creator Tanvir Rahee has been granted bail in a case filed by his wife alleging a dowry demand of BDT 5 million. The order was issued on Wednesday (13 May) by Metropolitan Magistrate Md Manzurul Islam in Dhaka. The court granted bail on a bond of BDT 500.
According to court proceedings, the accused appeared before the court following the filing of the case. His legal counsel submitted a bail petition, which was subsequently considered by the court. Bail was granted on the condition of settlement between both parties, as stated in the court order.
Case Allegations and Key Events
The case statement records that Tanvir Rahee married Fahima Akter on 7 August last year. The marriage was solemnised with a dowry (mehr) fixed at BDT 3 million.
Shortly after the marriage, the accused allegedly began demanding BDT 5 million from the complainant’s family for the purchase of a Toyota Corolla Cross vehicle. The allegations further state that on 22 February this year, the complainant was subjected to physical assault and threatened with death over the unpaid dowry demand. Following the incident, she contacted the national emergency helpline 999, after which police advised her to file a general diary (GD) at Lalbagh Police Station on 27 February.
On 1 March at approximately 8:00 pm, the accused allegedly reiterated the demand for BDT 5 million in the presence of the complainant and her mother, Shahanara Akter, at Azimpur–New Paltan Link Road. The complaint further alleges that upon refusal to pay, he threatened divorce and warned that private photographs and videos would be circulated on social media, allegedly intended to pressure the complainant into extreme distress.
Following these incidents, the complainant filed a case under the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 7 August (previous year) | Marriage solemnised with BDT 3 million mehr |
| 22 February (current year) | Alleged dowry demand, assault, and threats |
| 27 February | General Diary filed at Lalbagh Police Station |
| 1 March | Alleged renewed dowry demand and threats |
| 13 May | Bail granted by Dhaka court |
Court records confirm that bail was granted following submission of arguments by both parties, with proceedings continuing in accordance with due legal process.