The hearing on framing of charges in a case filed over the alleged shooting death of truck driver Hossain in the Mohammadpur Police Station area during the July 2024 anti-discrimination student movement has been set for June 25, involving 34 accused, including ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Judge Robiul Alam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 fixed the new date on Thursday.
The hearing was scheduled for the day but was deferred after the prosecution sought more time as one accused, Badiul Alam, could not be produced before the court from jail.
According to the case statement, Md Hossain, a truck driver, was killed in a shooting on July 19, 2024, in the Chand Udyan area of Mohammadpur during the ongoing anti-discrimination student movement.
He was returning home after leaving his truck at Gabtali when he was shot dead on the spot.
The victim’s mother, Rina Begum, filed a murder case with Mohammadpur Police Station on August 31, 2024. After investigation, the investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Akramuzzaman of Mohammadpur Police Station, submitted a charge sheet on November 23, 2025, against Sheikh Hasina and 34 others.
Apart from Sheikh Hasina, other accused include banned Awami League General Secretary and former Road Transport Minister Obaidul Quader, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, former Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak, banned Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain, and General Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan. Several others, including Asif Ahmed, Tarequzzaman Rajib, Sheikh Bazlur Rahman, and Nur Mohammad Sentu, are absconding.
Among the accused, former State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and former MP Sadek Khan are currently in jail, while 10 others are out on bail.
Bd-Pratidin English/ AM
