Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- In two separate cases over allegations of allocating a 20-katha plot under the Purbachal New Town government project in the country's capital, a court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in each case, totalling 10 years in prison.

In the same cases, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, daughter of Sheikh Rehana and a British MP, has been sentenced to two years in each case, totalling four years in prison.

Meanwhile, Azmina Siddiq has been sentenced to seven years in one case, and Sheikh Hasina's son, Radwan Mujib Siddiq (Bobby), has also been sentenced to seven years in prison.

The verdict was delivered today by Judge Robiul Alam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-4.

Tulip Siddiq is the niece of Sheikh Hasina a...