The prosecution recently completed the hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 14 others in Gatco corruption case.
ACC Public Prosecutor Mosharraf Hossain Kajol told the court that the charges brought against Khaleda and other accused of misappropriating around Tk 1,000 crore while dealing with Global Agro Trade (Pvt) Company Ltd (Gatco) were primarily proven.
He also appealed to the court to frame charges against all the accused in the case.
Judge Muhammad Ali Hussain of Special Judge Court-3 of Dhaka set July 24 for holding hearing from the defense lawyers on behalf of Khaleda and others.
Meanwhile, an application on behalf of Khaleda was submitted to the court, seeking an adjournment of the hearing, Zaynul Abedin Mesbah, one of her lawyers, confirmed.
