India, March 12 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of plots, houses and flats belonging to former PM Sheikh Hasina and her family members, adding more troubles for the family that played a major role in securing Bangladesh's freedom from Pakistan in 1971.

The properties that have been ordered to be seized include Sheikh Hasina's Dhanmondi residence, 'Sudasadan'.

It is in the name of Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter, Saima Wazed Putul.

The court also ordered the seizure of 124 bank accounts belonging to Hasina, Joy, Saima Wazed Putul and former PM's sister Sheikh Rehana.

The assets ordered to be seized include a flat in Gulshan in the name of Tulip, whose deed value is Tk43 lakh, a 16-katha house in Dhanmondi belonging...