Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed says the death sentence against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has ensured justice.

The senior BNP leader made the remark in an immediate reaction to the media after the verdict in the crimes against humanity case was delivered on Monday afternoon.

"The International Crimes Tribunal has established justice," said Salahuddin.

He said the verdict also establishes that no matter how powerful a "fascist" force is, it must face justice.

Hasina fled to India in the face of a student-led mass uprising, putting an end to 15 years of Awami League rule. The former home minister in her government, Asaduzzaman Khan, is also believed to be hiding in Indi...