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A Labour MP has been sentenced to prison in Bangladesh for corruption charges.
Tulip Siddiq, 43, a former minister, received her prison sentence just weeks after her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the country’s ousted prime minister, was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity.
Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to jail in BangladeshCredit: PA
Her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, has been sentenced to deathCredit: AFP
Siddiq was found guilty of misusing her position as Hasina’s niece to acquire a plot of land on the outskirts of the capital, Dhaka.
As the current MP for Hampstead and Highgate, Siddiq has consistently denied the allegations and is unlikely to serve the prison sentence.
She resides in London and was not present during the sentencing.
Her aunt, 78, was handed a life sentence two weeks ago for crimes against humanity and a death sentence for the deaths of several individuals during protests last year.
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What were the corruption charges against Tulip Siddiq?
Tulip Siddiq was found guilty of abusing her position as the niece of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to secure a plot of land in Dhaka.
Is Tulip Siddiq likely to serve her prison sentence?
Tulip Siddiq has consistently denied the charges and is unlikely to serve the prison sentence as she currently resides in London.
What is the current situation regarding Sheikh Hasina?
Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity and received a life sentence for the killings of several individuals during protests last year.
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