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Bangladesh sentences British MP, Sheikh Hasina’s niece, to prison

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Bangladesh sentences British MP, Sheikh Hasina’s niece, to prison
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In December 2025, a court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in absentia to five years in prison for corruption related to a land deal. British MP Tulip Siddiq, Hasina's niece, also received a two-year sentence for influencing Hasina to allocate land to her mother and siblings. Hasina's sister, Sheikh Rehana, was sentenced to seven years. The three were also fined 100,000 taka each. The prosecution presented evidence of Siddiq's communication with Hasina's principal secretary, allegedly showing her involvement in securing the land for her family. Hasina has been living in exile in India since being toppled in an uprising the previous year.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
UK ×260% Bangladesh ×570% Tulip Siddiq ×480% Sheikh Hasina ×9100%

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corruption 100% bangladesh 90% sheikh hasina 80% tulip siddiq 80% land deal 70% prison sentence 60% in absentia 50% political divide 40%

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Al Jazeera
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90%
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Bangladesh

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