British Airways Immigrant In Court Over Terrorism Charges

Bangladesh born Rajib Karim, 30, of Newcastle upon Tyne has appeared at the Old Bailey this week accused of planning a suicide bombing and raising funds for attacks.

The allegations include sending money to Yemen and Bangladesh and saying he would go to Pakistan to receive terrorist training.

He was arrested whilst working in BA's Newcastle call centre.

The BA computer expert will be remanded in custody until his trial in January 2011.