Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Bangladesh's Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has responded to concerns raised over the trial and sentencing of UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq.

"Concerns raised in recent media reports about the trial and sentencing of Tulip Siddiq, niece of Sheikh Hasina Wazed and daughter of Sheikh Rehana, warrant a clear examination of the facts. We have therefore conducted a thorough review of all prosecution materials filed against her by the Anti-Corruption Commission, an independent statutory body", ACC said in a statement.

"From the case records, it appears that each matter involves allegations of corruption relating to the allotment of plots of land in the names of Ms. Siddiq's aunt (the deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina), ...