Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- A Dhaka court will deliver its verdict on Monday in a case filed over misuse of power in securing a 10-katha government plot in Purbachal area of the capital against Sheikh Hasina, her niece UK MP Tulip Siddiq and 16 others.

Judge of Dhaka 4th Special Judge Rabiul Alam fixed the date on January 18 after hearing a petition.

Meanwhile, lawyer of Khurshid Alam, an accused, sought acquittal for his client.

A total of six cases were filed in connection with the Rajuk plot scam against Sheikh Hasina and her family.

Her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, sister Sheikh Rehana, her daughter Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, Azmina Siddiq Ruponti, son Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby were among the accused.

On November 27, last ye...