Purbachal plot scam: Testimony against Hasina concluded, defense hearing set for 17 November
Earlier on 31 July, the court framed charges and ordered the trial to begin
The testimony recording in the corruption case involving former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 12 others over alleged irregularities in plot allocations under the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) was completed today (10 November).
Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge's Court-5 also set 17 November for the hearing of the defendants' side.
At the same time, cross-examinations of the investigating officers in two separate cases against Sajeeb Wazed Joy and Saima Wazed Putul are ongoing.
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The court also fixed 17 November for the continuation of cross-examination on behalf of accused Khurshid Alam.
Earlier on 31 July, the court framed charges and ordered the trial to begin. Arrest warrants were issued for the accused who were absent during the charge hearing.
A total of 17 individuals, including Sheikh Rehana, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, and Sheikh Hasina, have been named as accused in one case. In the second case, 18 individuals, including Azmina Siddiq Ruponti, Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby, and Sheikh Hasina, were named as accused.
In the third case, another 18 individuals, including Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby and Sheikh Hasina, have been listed as accused.
Other accused include former housing and public works secretary Shahid Ullah Khandaker; Additional Secretary (Administration) Kazi Wasi Uddin; Administrative Officer Saiful Islam Sarkar; Senior Assistant Secretary Purbi Goldar; former Rajuk chairman Anisur Rahman Miah; and several current and former Rajuk members and officials.
Former state minister Sharif Ahmed and the former prime minister's personal secretary Salauddin have also been named.
In January this year, the Anti-Corruption Commission filed six separate cases, accusing the individuals of abuse of power and irregularities in the allocation of government plots under the Purbachal New Town Project.
