Attorney General Mahbubey Alam argued for the state, while Advocate Toufique Newaz represented Bangladesh Italian Marble Works Ltd which owns Moon Cinema. In January last year, the apex court ordered relevant authorities to assess the value of the lands of the cinema hall and other establishments. The court passed the order on Thursday, based on a report filed by Prof Jamilur Reza Choudhury. The Moon Cinema Hall owned by Bangladesh Italian Marble Works Ltd in Old Dhaka was declared abandoned during the 1971 Liberation War. But Maksudul Alam, managing director of Bangladesh Italian Marble Works, claimed the ownership of the property stalling the move.

Source: bd News24 January 18, 2018 05:37 UTC