Bangladesh, Aug. 25 -- A court has sentenced six men to life in prison for the killing of Jubo Dal leader Masud Rana in Narail five years ago.

Judge Md Rafiqul Islam of Dhaka's Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 delivered the verdict on Monday.

The convicts are Kajal Molla, Shetu Molla, Sirajul Islam alias Shipul Molla, Litu Molla, Linku Sheikh and Tapu Khan alias Hasib Molla.

In addition to life imprisonment, each of them was fined Tk 50,000, with an additional six months in prison for default of payment.

Seven others -- Taiyebur Gazi, Humayun Molla, Limon Molla, Hridoy Khan, Tony Molla, Shohag Molla and Hasmat Molla -- were sentenced to 10 years in prison, along with a fine of Tk 5,000 each and one month in prison if they fail to pay.

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