BNP’s Amanullah, 79 others indicted

Eighty persons including the BNP’s joint secretary general Amanullah Aman have been indicted for vandalism and arson at Aminbazar and Tetuljhara two years ago.

Amanullah Aman (File Photo)

Magistrate Nazmul Haque Shamol of Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal ordered their trial to begin on Thursday.

The first testimonies will be recorded on Jan 5.

They are charged with attacking vehicles and setting them on fire at Tetuljhara and on Aminbazar bridge on Dec 9, 2012.

They also set fire to tyres to scare commuters, according to the charges.