Verdict in casino case against expelled AL leaders deferred

A Dhaka court has deferred the judgment in the illegal casino and money laundering case filed against 11 people, including expelled Awami League politicians Enamul Haque Enu and Rupon Bhuiyan, until April 25, reports UNB.
The final judgment in the case was scheduled to be pronounced by Dhaka Special Court-5 judge Iqbal Hossain on Wednesday. As the judge is on leave, the judgment has been deferred, said Saiful Islam, a court official.
Special public prosecutor Shawkat Alam said acting judge Monir Kamal fixed April 25 as the new date for announcing the judgment.
On March 16, the Dhaka court fixed April 6 for delivering the judgment in the case after both prosecution and defence wrapped up their arguments.
The other accused in the case are Shahidul Haque Bhuiyan, Rashidul Haque Bhuiyan, Merajul Haque Bhuiyan, Joy Gopal Sarkar, Tuhin Munshi, Nabir Hossain Sikder, Saiful Islam, Abul Kalam Azad and Pavel Rahman.