Bangladesh court sentences Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison for corruption
Summary
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment on corruption charges related to illegal plot allocations, while also sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity. India is examining Bangladesh's request for her extradition.
Key Points
- Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to 21 years in prison for corruption involving illegal plot allocations in Dhaka.
- Sheikh Hasina's son and daughter were also sentenced to five years in prison each.
- The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity related to the July 2024 anti-government protests.
- India has received and is examining Bangladesh's extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024.
