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Bdnews24.com, Dhaka

A Dhaka court has deferred once more the proceedings in a graft case against Awami League president and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, involving illegal contracts for setting up three barge-mounted power plants.

Judge Md Firoz Alam of Special Judge's Court-1, set up on the Sangsad Bhaban premises, adjourned proceedings yesterday until March 23 as Hasina was unable to appear in court.

Sheikh Hasina was admitted to Square Hospital on March 11. Specialist doctors have advised that she should be sent abroad for appropriate medical treatment.

The same court had previously deferred the hearing for the same reason on March 13 to March 17 (Monday).