A Chittagong court has started trial of Hefazat-e-Islam Nayeb-e-Ameer Mufti Izharul Islam Chowdhury in a case filed for not submitting his wealth statement.
Metropolitan Sessions Judge SM Mujibur Rahman began the trial through framing charges against Mufti Izhar on Monday afternoon.
Public Prosecutor of the Anti Corruption Commission Mesbah Uddin Chowdhury confirmed the Dhaka Tribune about the charge framing.
On April 21, the Anti-Corruption Commission pressed a charge sheet against Izhar.
On July 4, last year, ACC issued a notice asking Mufti Izhar to submit his wealth statement before it.
On September 17, 2013, ACC Deputy Assistant Director Shirajul Islam Hoque filed a case with Khulshi police station against him for not getting any response regarding the wealth statement.
