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SC Verdict in Tarique, Gias Money Laundering Case Thursday
The Appellate Division has scheduled 6 March (Thursday) to deliver its verdict on the appeal against the conviction of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and businessman Giasuddin Al Mamun in a money laundering case involving funds sent to Singapore.
A bench led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed issued the order after hearing the case today (4 March).
Barrister Mohammad Zakir Hossain and Advocate Zakir Hossain represented the petitioners during the hearing.
The case, filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), centers around allegations that the two defendants laundered money to Singapore.
On 17 November 2013, a Dhaka court acquitted Tarique but sentenced Mamun to seven years in prison. However, in 2016, the High Court overturned Tarique’s acquittal, sentencing him to seven years and imposing a Tk20 crore fine.
This marked the first conviction for Tarique in a case filed during the Awami League regime.
On 5 December last year, the High Court annulled the seven-year sentence against Mamun, acquitting him completely.
On 10 December 2024, the Appellate Division suspended the seven-year sentences for both Tarique and Mamun, as well as the fines imposed on them, pending the final verdict.