Dhaka, March 16 -- The High Court has upheld the death sentences for 20 people and life imprisonment for five others in the 2019 murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad.

The bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain delivered the verdict on Sunday after reviewing the death references and appeals from the defendants.

Reacting to the verdict, Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman said: "Abrar's father is here beside me, and he has received justice. The entire nation has received justice. This verdict upholds the principles of justice and order in society. It reinforces the judiciary's role in ensuring fairness."

"No matter how powerful you are or how much influence you have behind you, truth and justice will ultimately prevai...