Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The court has set February 19 for the verdict in the Niko corruption case involving BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven other accused individuals.
Judge Robiul Alam of the Special Judge Court-4 in Dhaka scheduled the date for the verdict on Thursday (February 13).
On that day, the accused were expected to present their defense and arguments. Khaleda Zia's lawyer Aminul Islam attended the hearing on her behalf.
After the defense and arguments were presented, the court set the date for delivering the verdict.
Earlier on January 29, the court completed recording the testimonies in the case. Of the 68 witnesses, 39 were examined.
Following this, the court scheduled February 13 for the accused to present their defense un...