The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday sentenced ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court, according to Firstpost.
The verdict, delivered by a three-member ICT-1 bench led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, marks the first conviction against the former Awami League leader since her removal from office and departure from the country 11 months ago.
In the same ruling, Shakil Akand Bulbul of Gaibandha’s Gobindaganj was sentenced to two months in jail, Firstpost reported.