Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for UK MP linked to Hasina DW 04/14/2025
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Tulip Siddiq, a Labour MP in the UK and relative of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been issued an arrest warrant in Bangladesh over corruption charges regarding the illegal acquisition of land. Siddiq contends that the allegations are politically charged, with a narrative of politically motivated actions seen in her aunt's exile following a coup. The Bangladeshi Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating multiple members of Siddiq’s family. Although a UK ethics report found no Ministerial Code violations, concerns about her connections remain.
Tulip Siddiq, a British MP, faces corruption allegations related to land acquisition in Bangladesh, vehemently denying wrongdoing and asserting political motivations behind the charges.
Siddiq's lawyers countered the allegations as politically charged, similar to claims from her aunt Sheikh Hasina's party, amidst ongoing scrutiny of both individuals.
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