A Dhaka court has ordered the framing of charges against Syed Sohanur Rahman Siam, a leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), in a case over accumulating assets beyond known sources of income, reports bdnews24.com.
The court of Dhaka Divisional Special Judge Begum Shamima Afroz issued the order on Wednesday, rejecting the accused's plea for an acquittal. The first hearing for recording testimony has been set for July 9, said Ariful Islam, a bench assistant of the court.
Siam is the son of Syed Abed Ali Jibon, the driver who made headlines in the Public Service Commission (PSC) question leak case.
Siam was produced in the court from jail. Prosecutor Delwar Jahan Rumi, representing the Anti-Corruption Commission, moved for the framing of charges. Siam's lawyer Rezaul Karim sought his acquittal.
After hearing from both sides, the court ordered the framing of charges against the accused.
The judge asked Siam whether he wished to plead guilty or not guilty. Siam claimed he was innocent and sought justice.
BCL leader Siam indicted in graft case
FE Team | Published: June 18, 2026 00:05:17
BCL leader Siam indicted in graft case
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