SC verdict on Jamaat leader Azharul's appeal today

The Supreme Court (SC) will deliver its judgment on the appeal petition challenging the death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a case over crimes against humanity today (Tuesday), reports UNB.

A seven-member bench of the Appellate Division led by Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed fixed the date on May 8 after closing the hearing on the petition.

Earlier on April 22, the Appellate Division stayed the hearing of a review petition submitted by Azharul Islam in the case till May 6.