Cumilla, Feb 25 (UNB) – A court here on Monday deferred the hearing of charge framing to March 31 in a case over the killing of eight people in an arson attack on a bus in 2015. Two cases were filed against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in this connection.
Cumilla District and Sessions Judges Court Judge Md Ali Akbar passed the order responding to an application filed by Khaleda Zia’s lawyer seeking time.
Earlier on February 4, the court rejected the bail petition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and fixed February 25 for hearing on charge-framing in the case.
On January 16, a court deferred the hearing on charge framing and bail petition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the case.
Eight people were killed and at least 20 others injured in a petrol bomb attack on a bus at Jogmohanpur in Chouddagramupazila on February 3, 2015 during the BNP-led alliance's movement.