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Court indicts ex-Rajuk chairman, three others over FR Tower fire
A Dhaka court on Monday framed charges against four people, including the former Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) chairman Humayun Khadem in a case filed over the FR Tower fire. Special Judge of Dhaka division, Syed Kamal Hossain indicted the four giving a go-ahead of their trials. The court fixed November 15 for the deposition of the witnesses.
The other defendants in the case are--Syed Md Hossain Imam Faruque, leaseholder of FR Tower, Liakat Ali Khan Mukul, chairman of Rupayan Housing Estate and former chief engineer of Rajuk Saidur Rahman.
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The court also exonerated Rajuk’s former authorized officer Syed Makbul Ahmed because of his death. All the four accused are now out on bail. The 23-storied FR Tower caught fire on March 28, 2019, leaving 25 people dead and 73 others injured.
3 years ago
FR Tower Design Forgery: Top court grants bail to 3 accused
The Appellate Division on Monday granted bail to three accused in a case filed over forgery in the design of FR Tower in city’s Banani area.
5 years ago
FR Tower design forgery: Land owner gets bail
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) – A court here on Tuesday granted bail to FR Tower land owner SMHI Faruque until August 29 in a case filed over forgery in the design of the building.
5 years ago