The investigation officer (IO) in a case against 18 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of a 10-katha plot under the RAJUK New Town Project, testified in court today (Thursday).

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Assistant Director SM Rashidul Hasan placed his testimony before Dhaka Special Judge Court-4, but could not conclude it.

At the end of the day's proceedings, Judge Robiul Alam adjourned the hearing until January 13. So far, a total of 27 prosecution witnesses have testified in the case.

The anti-graft body filed the case on January 13 against 16 people for allegedly abusing power and committing irregularities in obtaining the allocation of the 10-katha plot.

Following the investigation, the ACC submitted a charge sheet against 18 accused on March 10.

On July 31, Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 framed charges in the case and ordered the formal commencement of the trial.