Trial begins on Aug 27

Khulna Speedy Trial Tribunal Judge Abdus Samad yesterday issued summons asking five out of thirty prosecution witnesses to appear before the tribunal for hearing.

They are Selina Akhter Lucky, complainant and wife of slain journalist, Nuruzzaman, Tasiqul Islam, Abdul Mannan and Alamgir Hossain.

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Trial of the case could not begin on the previous date of August 14 as the complainant filed a petition with the tribunal requesting to transfer the case to Jessore Judges' Court for security reason.

After hearing her petition, Judge Abdus Samad asked Selina Akhter Lucky to obtain an order from higher court in this regard within seven days. But she could not do so prompting the judge to begin the trial on August 27.

Two out of 14 FIR-named accused of this case were produced before the tribunal yesterday. They are Pagla Salim and Zahir Badsha.

Among the twelve, four are on bail while eight others are absconding.

Shamsur Rahman was gunned down on the night of January 16, 2001.