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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq Begins in Bangladesh Over Corruption Allegations
Caption: Trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq Begins in Bangladesh Over Corruption Allegations. The trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has begun in Bangladesh, where she faces corruption charges. Siddiq, who did not attend the hearing, is accused of using her influence to secure land for her family in Dhaka, including her mother, aunt, and siblings. Prosecutors allege that Siddiq pressured her aunt, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to arrange a plot of land for her relatives, which would violate Bangladeshi law. Siddiq, the MP for Hampstead and Highgate, denies the charges, calling the trial a “farce” driven by political motives. The case stems from Hasina’s ousting last year following a brutal crackdown on student protests. If found guilty, Siddiq could face a sentence of life imprisonment. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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