Dhaka, A court in Bangladesh sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison on Thursday in three corruption cases. The judge delivered the verdict in Hasina’s absence, as she has not yet been arrested. The trial was also conducted in her absence.

Hasina was sentenced to seven years in each case, totaling 21 years of imprisonment. The court stated in its verdict, “The plot was allocated to Sheikh Hasina without any application and through illegal means.”

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Dhaka

Dhaka is the vibrant capital of Bangladesh, located on the banks of the Buriganga River. It served as the Mughal capital of Bengal in the 17th century, earning it the nickname “City of Mosques” for its rich Islamic architecture from that era. Today, it is a bustling megacity known for its chaotic energy, rickshaw-filled streets, and as the economic and cultural heart of the nation.