A senior editor with Prothom Alo has apologised over his articles during the hearing of contempt of court charges against him. Editor Matiur Rahman has also regretted in High Court about the publication of the articles taking full responsibility.
The bench of Justices Naima Haider and Zafar Ahmed set Thursday for the verdict after hearing statements of the two journalists and arguments of prosecution and defence lawyers on Tuesday.Matiur Rahman told the court, “It seems to me from the way you (the presiding judge) are saying that I can express my regrets to you.”
But the daily’s Joint Editor Mizanur Rahman Khan apologised in court.
At the final stages of the hearing, Khan said, “It is not my intention to deal a blow to this institution. Still, if I had done so, I offer my apology.”
The bench had on Mar 2 summoned Khan following two articles published in the newspaper.
It also issued two contempt rules against Khan and one against the editor. They were also asked to submit their explanations as affidavits. – bdnews24.com
