
News India Live, Digital Desk: Bangladesh High Court: A big and surprising news is coming out of Bangladesh politics. According to media reports, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to 6 months in jail in a case of contempt of court. It is being told that this decision has been pronounced by a single bench of Bangladesh High Court Justice Mohammad Ashraful Kamal.
What is the whole matter?
The entire case is related to Tariq Rahman, leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Tariq Rahman was sentenced to 7 years in jail in case of disproportionate assets. He went to Britain for treatment and has been living there since then the court has declared him a fugitive. The court also imposed a heavy fine of 200 million Taka (about Rs 1.5 crore) on Tariq Rahman.
According to reports, Sheikh Hasina is accused of disrespecting the court’s verdict in the case, due to which the case of contempt of court against her was reported and now she was reported to be sentenced.
Sheikh Hasina’s political journey:
Sheikh Hasina is the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh. He is the head of the Awami League Party and is a very influential face in Bangladesh politics. She has been the Prime Minister of Bangladesh many times and is currently in the same position. In such a situation, these reports of his punishment can create a stir in the political corridors of Bangladesh.
Waiting for confirmation:
However, it is very important to note that this news is still based only on media reports and has not been officially confirmed by the Bangladesh Government or the concerned Judicial Authority. The truth of this news may take some time to reveal.
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