A Dhaka court on Thursday deferred the hearing on charge framing against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 33 others in a case over the murder of truck driver Md Hossain during the anti‑discrimination student movement.
Judge Md Rabiul Alam of Dhaka Special Judge’s Court‑4 fixed 1 September for the hearing. State Prosecutor Omar Faruq Faruqi confirmed the development.
Four of the accused, who are also detained in other cases, could not be produced before the court.
According to case documents, the truck driver was shot dead in the Chand Udyan area of Mohammadpur on 19 July 2024.
On 31 August 2024, the victim’s mother, Rina Begum, filed the case with Mohammadpur Police Station.
Following investigation, Sub‑Inspector Akramuzzaman submitted a charge sheet against 34 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina, on 23 November 2025.
A total of 20 accused, including Sheikh Hasina, are currently absconding, and arrest warrants were issued against them on 26 January.
Among the prominent fugitives are Awami League General Secretary and former bridges minister Obaidul Quader, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud, former textiles and jute minister Jahangir Kabir Nanok, Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain, General Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Enan, and leaders Asif Ahmed, Tarequzzaman Rajib, Sheikh Bazlur Rahman, and Nur Mohammad Sentu.
Additionally, four accused, including former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and former lawmaker Sadek Khan, are in jail in connection with the case, while the remaining 10 are currently out on bail.
