DHAKA: BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is on way to trial court surrender before it in the Niko graft case on Monday following the High Court order.

Khaleda’s lawyer advocate Joynul Abedin Mezbah confirmed the matter to banglanews.

She will seek bail upon surrender to the court of Dhaka special judge-9 Amirul Islam, he added.

On the other hand, tight security measures have been taken to the court premises entering the surrender of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia. 

Additional police force comprising of Rapid Action battalion, police, have been deployed in the area to avert any untoward situation.

Besides, plain dressed detectives also remain vigilant. They are not allowing anybody to entry to the court without search. 

Chairperson’s Security Force (CSF) members also remain alert position outside the court.

On June 18, the High Court rejected a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the legality of Niko graft case, clearing the way for continuing the trial proceedings.

On April 22, the High Court started a hearing on a seven-year-old writ petition challenging the legality of Niko corruption case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

On Dec 9, 2007, ACC filed the case against five people, including Khaleda, accusing them of causing loss of Tk 137.77 billion to the state exchequer by signing oil-gas exploration agreements with Niko.
 
Later on May 5, 2008, it submitted charges against 11 persons.
 
The High Court on July 9, 2008 stayed proceedings of the graft case and issued a ruling. The stay order was upheld by the Appellate Division.

BDST: 1147 HRS, NOV 30, 2015
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