Verdict in arms case against Shahed Sept 28

A Dhaka court on Sunday set September 28 to pronounce judgment in an arms case against Regent Group chairman Md Shahed alias Shahed Karim, reports BSS.

Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge KM Imrul Qayes fixed the date as both the prosecution and defence concluded their arguments in the case on Sunday.

The prosecution, in their closing arguments, pleaded to sentence the accused to the maximum punishment, which is life imprisonment in the case.

Earlier on September 16, Shahed in his self-defence statement pleaded not guilty and begged for justice.

The court on August 27 framed charges in the case. Earlier on August 19, the court took into cognizance the charge sheet filed in the case.