Indictment hearing deferred again in Hossain murder case against Hasina, others

A Dhaka court on Thursday set 8 October for the further hearing on the framing of charges in a murder case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 33 others in connection with the July student-mass uprising.

Judge Robiul Alam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 fixed the new date following a petition by the state prosecution, said court sources.

Court sources said arrested accused Junaid Ahmed Palak was not produced before the court today as he is facing another case at the International Crimes Tribunal. Later, the prosecution sought time, prompting the court to grant it.

According to the case documents, Md Hossain was shot in the Mohammadpur area on 19 July 2024 while returning home after leaving his truck in the Gabtoli area.

Hossain’s mother, Rina Begum, filed the case with Mohammadpur Police Station on 31 August 2024, and police submitted a charge sheet against 34 accused on 23 November 2025.

Ten accused in the case are now in jail including former state minister Junaid Ahmed Palak, while four are on bail and 20 are absconding.