Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina, UK lawmaker niece in graft case
Summary
A court in Bangladesh sentenced ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her niece, UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, for corruption involving a government land project. Hasina received a 10-year sentence, while Siddiq got four years. Hasina, in exile since 2024, was accused of illegally securing property for family members.Key Facts
- Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, was sentenced to 10 years for corruption.
- Her niece, UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, received a four-year prison sentence in the same case.
- The case involves accusations of securing government land unlawfully.
- Hasina has been living in exile in India since 2024 after being ousted in a student-led uprising.
- She faces charges for alleged crimes against humanity during a crackdown on protests in 2024.
- Hasina's family members, including siblings Azmina and Radwan Mujib, also received prison sentences.
- Siddiq dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.
- The verdict comes ahead of elections managed by an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
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