Former state minister Redwan jailed for 3 years

A court in Dhaka has sentenced former state minister for Liberation War Affairs Redwan Ahmed to three years imprisonment in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on charge of misappropriating money.

The court also fined Tk 50 lakh to Redwan, who is now fugitive.

The court acquitted Secretary General of Muktijoddha Central Command Shah Alam Chowdhury as the charges brought against him were not proved.

Judge Md Akhtaruzzaman of Dhaka Special Judge Court-2 pronounced the verdict on Monday (August 14) after recording deposition of 10 witnesses. Total witnesses of the case were 15.

The court issued arrest warrant against him, said ACC lawyer Mir Ahmad Ali Salam.

Currently, Redwan Ahmed is secretary general of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

On February 15, 2007, the ACC filed the case against three people, including LDP leader Redwan, with Ramna Police Station.

Two other accused are former chairman of Muktijoddha Central Command Councilor Kabir Ahmed and its ex-secretary general Shah Alam Chowdhury.

According to the case statement, the three accused did not spend Tk 50 lakh meant for the welfare of the organisation after receiving the amount from Muktijoddha Sangsad Fund.

October 17, 2007, a court took cognisance of charges against them.

On October 25, 2010, the HC rejected the writ filed by Redwan Ahmed challenging the legality of the case.

Later, Redwan filed a leave to appeal with the Supreme Court against the HC order.