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From Daily Star · () English

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  • An opposition figure in Bangladesh stated there is no legal avenue for a former prime minister to appeal her death sentence after the deadline expired.
  • The opposition chief whip urged the government to arrest the former prime minister immediately upon her return to Bangladesh and expedite the judicial process.
  • He expressed the expectation that the Supreme Court would uphold the death sentence and that the government would ensure its execution.

Nahid Islam, the opposition chief whip in Bangladesh's parliament, declared on Tuesday that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has no legal recourse to appeal her death sentence. Speaking at a program organized by the Dhaka University unit of Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, Islam stated that Hasina's 30-day window to file an appeal had passed without any submission.

no legal scope

โ€” Nahid IslamReferring to the possibility of an appeal against Sheikh Hasina's death sentence.

Islam urged the government to arrest Hasina immediately upon her arrival in Bangladesh, expedite the judicial proceedings, and ensure the verdict is implemented. He referenced media reports suggesting Hasina might return in December, noting that the government would decide the timing of her return. Islam claimed the government had already indicated no opportunity for Hasina to surrender.

If she will return, she will be arrested soon after her arrival

โ€” Nahid IslamStating the opposition's expectation for the government's action upon Hasina's return.

"If she will return, she will be arrested soon after her arrival," Islam said. He added, "We expect the Supreme Court to uphold the death sentence against Sheikh Hasina and declare that it be executed once she returns to the country. We want to see progress in the judicial process from the government."

We expect the Supreme Court to uphold the death sentence against Sheikh Hasina and declare that it be executed once she returns to the country. We want to see progress in the judicial process from the government.

โ€” Nahid IslamExpressing the opposition's hopes for the judicial outcome and government action.
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