Bangladesh court sentences UK MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in prison in absentia

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Hannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondentDecember 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM

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A Bangladesh court sentenced UK MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in prison in absentia for allegedly using her influence to secure land deals for her family, including her mother, Sheikh Rehana, who received a seven-year sentence. The trial, involving multiple family members of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, proceeded without the accused present. Siddiq, who denies the charges and claims the evidence was forged, asserts she hasn't held a Bangladeshi passport or paid taxes there since childhood. The UK does not have an extradition treaty with Bangladesh, and the Labour Party has criticized the judgment, citing a lack of fair legal process. Siddiq believes the case is politically motivated, targeting her aunt, Sheikh Hasina.

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Sheikh Rehana ×280% Hampstead and Highgate ×280% Tulip Siddiq ×5100% Sheikh Hasina ×4100% Bangladesh ×5100%

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tulip siddiq 100% bangladesh 90% corruption 90% unfair trial 80% sheikh hasina 70% in absentia 70% land deals 70% kangaroo court 60% political motivation 60% extradition treaty 50%