A court in Bangladesh on Thursday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison on three corruption cases. This verdict marks the culmination of a long legal battle and has significant political ramifications for the country. Earlier this year, the court had already convicted her in other cases, leading to her arrest and removal from power. Hasina's defense stated they will appeal the ruling, calling it politically motivated. International human rights organizations have expressed concern over the series of trials against the former leader.
