  We theoretically investigate the interaction of an ultrastrong
femtosecond-long linearly polarized optical pulse with AB-stacked bilayer
graphene. The pulse excite electrons from the valence into the conduction band,
resulting in finite conduction band population. Such a redistribution of
electrons results in the generation of current which can be manipulated by the
angle of incidence of the pulse. For the normal incidence, the current along a
direction transverse to the polarization of the optical pulse is zero. However,
the interlayer symmetry is broken up by a finite angle of incidence which
causes induction of electric current in the direction perpendicular to the
$x$-$z$ plane of polarization of the pulse. We show that the magnitude and the
direction of such a current as well as charge transfer along this direction can
be manipulated by tuning the angle of incidence of the laser pulse. Further,
the symmetry of the system prohibits the generation of transverse current if
the pulse is polarized along $y$-direction.
