Dhaka, June 2 -- The High Court on Monday upheld the death sentences of former Teknaf Police Station OC Pradeep Kumar Das and ex-inspector Liakat Ali for their roles in the killing of retired army major Sinha Mohammad Rashed Khan, a case that drew national attention and intensified scrutiny on law enforcement.

The bench of Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman and Justice Md Sagir Hossain also upheld the life imprisonment of six other accused. Each convict will have to pay a fine of Tk 50,000, as per the court's ruling.

The verdict follows the conclusion of hearings on the death references and appeals filed by the convicts, which were wrapped up on May 29.

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