Arrest Made in Humayun Azad Murder Case: The Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) of Police has arrested a fugitive death-row convict in a case filed over the killing of Prof Humayun Azad 20 years ago
A Dhaka court today sentenced four members of banned Jama'atul Mujaheedin Bangladesh (JMB) to death in a case filed over the killing of Prof Humayun Azad in February 2004.
Prof Humayun Azad murder case: Prosecution, defence complete arguments
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Both the prosecution and defence today completed their arguments in the case filed over the killing of Prof Humayun Azad in February 2004.
During today s closing arguments, the prosecution told the court that they were able to prove the charges against all accused and sought highest punishment for their involvement in this offence.
On the other hand, the defence told the court that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against the accused and they sought acquittal of their clients.
After conclusion of arguments from both the sides, Judge Maksuda Parvin of the Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge s Court of Dhaka asked them to submit their legal opinion on March 4.