Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- A Dhaka court is set to hand down its verdict on Monday in a corruption case against 17 people, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and niece Tulip Siddique, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of a 10-katha plot in the RAJUK Purbachal New Town Project.

Dhaka Special Judge Court-4, led by Judge Robiul Alam, fixed the date on November 25 after both sides wrapped up their arguments.

ACC public prosecutor Mir Ahammed Salam said they expect the maximum punishment. "We have successfully proved the allegations against the accused," he said.

On November 23, the court set November 25 for arguments and heard submissions from defence counsel Khurshid Alam, who argued his client was ...