Two get life for murder

A Rangpur court on Monday sentenced two people to death for killing a man in Pirgachha upazila in 2001.

Special Judge's Court Judge Naresh Chandra Sarker delivered the verdict against Manik Mia and Hasan Ali of Dilalpara village, in absentia.

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The court also acquitted wives of the two accused as charges brought against them could not be proved.

According to the prosecution, Manik and Hasan stabbed Mahtab Hossain to death on July 30, over a financial feud.

Mahtab's brother Abu Bakkar filed a case with Pirgachha Police Station on August 1.