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Court dismisses bid to charge minister in Deepto TV murder case

A Dhaka court has rejected a petition seeking to implicate a government minister and eight others in connection with the murder of a Deepto Television executive. The court's decision marks a significant development in the high-profile case.

LSN Bangladesh · 5 October 2026

Court dismisses bid to charge minister in Deepto TV murder case

A Dhaka court has declined to accept a petition that sought to add a minister and eight other individuals as accused in the murder investigation involving a Deepto Television executive. The court's ruling came after reviewing the petition and considering arguments presented during the hearing. The decision effectively dismisses the application to expand the list of accused parties in the case. The Deepto TV executive murder case has drawn considerable public attention due to the prominence of those involved and the nature of allegations. The court's rejection of the petition suggests the judicial body found insufficient grounds to implicate the additional accused at this stage of proceedings. The case continues to move through the legal system, with investigations ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the death. Further developments are expected as the case progresses through the courts.