Sheikh Hasina has no legal option but to face death sentence: Bangladesh prosecutor

Bangladesh's chief prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has ruled out issuing a passport or travel document to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, saying she has no legal option but to face her death sentence. His remarks follow Hasina's request for a new passport and...

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Bangladesh prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has no legal option but to face execution of her death sentence
Dhaka Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has no legal option left but to face execution of her death sentence, the International Crimes Tribunal's Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said on Tuesday, rejecting the possibility of issuing her a passport or travel document.

His remarks came a day after Hasina, through a London-based legal chamber, approached the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi seeking a new passport and national identity card. She has expressed her intention to return to the country in December and face legal proceedings.

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