The trial of Bangla film actor Sohel Chowdhury murder case has finally began at a Dhaka tribunal after almost two decades with deposition of the complainant.
Judge Md Zakir Hossain of the Speedy Trial Tribunal-2 of Dhaka on Sunday recorded the statement of Towhidul Islam Chowdhury, brother of the victim and also the complainant of the case, for over one and half hours.
During the deposition, the witness sought justice for his brother. After that, defence for accused Adnan Siddiqui, cross-examined the witness.
After an investigation, the Detective Branch of police submitted a charge sheet to the court on August 2, 1999.
On October 30, 2001, Dhaka's Third Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court framed charges against businessman Aziz Mohammad Bhai and owner of Trumps Club Afakul Islam alias Bunty Islam and seven others.
Two years after framing charges against the accused, the case was transferred to the Speedy Trial Tribunal-2 for its quick disposal.
Following a petition of an accused in the case, the High Court in 2003 stayed the proceedings of the trial.
