Trial begins against Mannan Khan couple

A special court of Dhaka has framed charges against Abdul Mannan Khan, former State Minister for Public Works of Awami League government, and his wife Hasina Sultana in two separate cases filed against them for illegally amassing wealth. With this, trial began formally against the accused.

Judge of Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-3 Mohmmad Ali Hossain passed the order after rejecting a petition filed seeking exemption from the case on Sunday (September 26).

The court also fixed October 18 for hearing in the case.

Mir Ahmed Ali Salam, prosecutor of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), confirmed the matter.