A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail in two corruption cases. The verdict was announced on February 2, 2026, in Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina is 78 years old and has been a powerful political leader in Bangladesh for many years.
Along with her, the court also sentenced her family members. These include her nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq and her nieces Tulip Rizwana Siddiq and Azmina Siddiq. Other people linked to the cases were also punished. The court found them guilty of misusing power and being involved in corruption-related activities.
The cases are linked to illegal use of government influence and financial benefits. The court said that corruption has caused serious harm to public trust and national institutions.
This judgment is seen as a major political development in Bangladesh. Supporters of Sheikh Hasina have called the verdict unfair, while critics say it shows that no one is above the law. The decision may have a strong impact on Bangladesh’s politics in the coming days.
