Rahman, who has been living in London since 2007, was charged under Money Laundering Act. Bangladesh earlier formally asked London to extradite Rahman to face justice. “He (Rahman) has been tried in absentia as he did not appear despite being summoned…the court earlier declared him fugitive” a court official told reporters after the verdict. (Source: AP photo) Bangladesh former PM Khaleda Zia. Bangladesh former PM Khaleda Zia.

Source: Indian Express July 21, 2016 09:56 UTC