Sagira murder hearing deferred to April 16

A Dhaka court yesterday deferred to April 16 the hearing date on charge framing against four accused in connection with the murder of Sagira Morshed, who was shot dead in July 1989, following a defense petition.

Judge KM Imrul Kayes of Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court of Dhaka passed the decision after Advocate Mahboob Ahmed submitted a petition seeking adjournment of the hearing.

In the petition, the lawyer for accused Maruf Reza said he was yet to receive necessary documents which are relevant for the hearing on the charge framing against his client in the case.

Earlier on March 9, the same court took cognizance of charges against the four accused -- Sagira's brother-in-law Dr Hasan Ali Chowdhury, his wife Sayedatul Mahmuda alias Shaheen, brother-in-law (wife's brother) Anas Mahmud alias Rezwan and alleged hitman Maruf Reza.