Sheikh Hasina Faces Court Charges Over Housing Plot Irregularities

In a significant judicial development, two separate courts in Bangladesh have formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 99 others in connection with alleged irregularities in allocations of plots in a housing project.

The Dhaka Special Judge Court-4, presided over by Judge Rabiul Alam, unveiled charges in three distinct cases, prominently involving Sheikh Hasina, her relatives, and associates. Concurrently, Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 proceeded similarly with three more cases, emphasizing the scale and scope of these allegations.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) catalyzed these cases early this year, stemming from claimed misconduct in the Rajuk Purbachal New Town Project. With serious charges framed and warrants issued, the judicial process intensifies as August court dates loom for testimonies.

(With inputs from agencies.)