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Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister, has been sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court by the Crimes Tribunal.
Police escort former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina (File photo/AP)
Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister, was on Wednesday sentenced to six months in prison in a contempt of court case, news agency PTI quoted a local media report.
The sentencing was made by the Crimes Tribunal (ICT), and the verdict was issued by a three-member bench of the Crimes Tribunal-1, headed by Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, The Dhaka Tribune newspaper mentioned.
In the same verdict, the tribunal sentenced Shakil Akand Bulbul of Gobindaganj in Gaibandha to two months in prison.
This marks the first time that the ousted Awami League leader has been sentenced in any case since she left office and fled the country 11 months ago.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
News world Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina Sentenced To 6 Months In Prison In Contempt Of Court Case
