Defence continues hearing on SQ Chy\\\'s appeal

The defence in the trial of Salauddin Quader Chowdhury continued on Sunday their part of hearing on the appeal filed by the former BNP lawmaker against the death sentence given to him by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1, reports BSS.

Advocate ASM Shahjahan, counsel for Chowdhury, argued on inconsistency found in the depositions and cross examinations of second and third prosecution witnesses.

Earlier on July 01, the prosecution concluded their arguments on the matter before the four-member panel of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha.

The ICT-1 sentenced Chowdhury to death on October 01, 2013, and he lodged an appeal against the tribunal order on October 29 of the same year.