Arguments in plot scam case against Hasina, Tulip on Nov 25

A Dhaka court on Sunday set November 25 for placing arguments in a case against 17 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and niece Tulip Siddique, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of a 10-katha plot in the RAJUK New Town Project, reports BSS.

Judge Robiul Alam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 passed the order after hearing submissions from counsel for one of the accused, Khurshid Alam, who pleaded not guilty. The remaining 16 accused are absconding and are being tried in absentia.

Earlier, on November 18, the court concluded the testimony phase of the trial as investigation officer (IO) and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) assistant director Afnan Jannat Keya wrapped up her deposition. A total of 32 prosecution witnesses testified in the case.