HC extends stay on trial proceedings

The High Court (HC) Monday extended its stay operation on the trial proceedings against former Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) president Sheikh Hasina, now abroad on parole for treatment, in the Niko and barge-mounted power plant graft cases until disposal of the rules, reports UNB.
A division bench comprising Justice Sheik Rezowan Ali and Justice M Rais Uddin passed the orders upon a prayer by Barrister Shafique Ahmed, the counsel for AL president.