Dhaka, March 6 -- The Supreme Court's Appellate Division has acquitted BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and businessman Gias Uddin Al Mamun in a money laundering case.

A four-member appellate bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed issued the verdict on Thursday, overturning the High Court's decision in the case.

Advocate Mohammad Zakir Hossain, a counsel for the defence, confirmed the news.

Senior lawyer SM Shahjahan and Zakir were present on behalf of the appellant at the hearing.

Zakir said, "Tarique Rahman has been acquitted of the seven-year sentence and the fine of Tk 200 million imposed by the High Court. The Appellate Division, after reviewing the evidence against him, has not found any substance in the case and has exe...