The case involves the killings of Sultan Mondal and three others of his family, all residents of Diadanga village, in January 2014. Those sentenced to death by hanging are: Upazila’s Mantaz Uddin of Diadanga village, Nazrul Islam Monju, Amir Hossain, Zakir Hossain, Jalal Gazi and Azmat Ali Sheikh. One of the convicts, Mantaz Uddin, is the elder brother of Sultan. Public prosecutor Lincoln said as many as 54 among 65 witnesses, including physicians, testified in the court. Lawyers Azizur Rahman Dulu, Monowarul Haque Alo, Ameer Ali, ATM Ershadul Haque Chowdhury Shahid and Asadul Haque argued for the accused.

Source: bd News24 February 16, 2021 09:22 UTC