US EditionBangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets 21 years in jail for corruption
Sheikh Hasina received three consecutive seven-year terms for corruption involving illegal land plots, while her children got five-year sentences, amid ongoing political transition.
- On November 27, a Dhaka court sentenced Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, to 21 years in prison, seven years in each of three plot fraud cases.
- The Anti-Corruption Commission filed the cases after her ouster, alleging Hasina secured plots improperly in the Purbachal New Town project despite ineligibility.
- Sajeeb Wazed Joy and Saima Wazed Putul were handed five-year terms, with Sajeeb fined Tk 100,000, while trials occurred in absentia without legal representation.
- India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed New Delhi is examining Dhaka's extradition request, while public prosecutor Khan Moinul Hasan plans to appeal and remaining verdicts are expected Dec. 1.
- She fled on Aug 5, 2024 after student-led protests; the United Nations reports up to 1,400 killed in crackdowns and she was sentenced to death in absentia on Nov 17.
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Bangladesh jails ousted PM Sheikh Hasina for 21 years on corruption charges
A court in Bangladesh sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday to 21 years in prison for corruption, a week after she was given the death penalty for crimes against humanity. Hasina, 78, is currently residing in India and has defied court orders that she return to Bangladesh. She was sentenced in absentia on November 17 to be hanged for crimes against humanity after ordering a deadly crackdown against a student-led uprising last…
Dhaka court sentences ousted PM Sheikh Hasina 21 year jail term after death sentence
A court in Bangladesh sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday to 21 years in prison for corruption, a week after she was given the death penalty for crimes against humanity.
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AlKhaleej TodayBangladesh court jails ousted ex-PM Hasina for 21 years over corruption
DHAKA, Nov 27 — A court in Bangladesh sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday to 21 years in prison for corruption, a week after she was given the death penalty for crimes against humanity.Hasina, 78, is currently residing in India and has defied court orders that she return to Bangladesh.She was sentenced in absentia on November 17 to be hanged for crimes against humanity after ordering a deadly crackdown against a student-led…
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