In her first direct reaction after the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) delivered its controversial verdict on Tuesday, announcing death sentence, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told News18 , through text, that the judgement holds “no value, no legitimacy, and no acceptance among the people."

In a sharply worded message sent to News18 , Hasina said, “I do not care. They are illegitimate, and the verdict was delivered by an illegitimate extremist regime. The people of Bangladesh have rejected this kangaroo-court judgement. The Awami League rejects it too."

The ICT ruling, widely criticised by foreign diplomats, international observers, and rights groups and activists, comes amid what political analysts describe as the most volatile period in Bangladesh since 2007.

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