Dhaka, March 5 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the legal proceedings against "fascist" Sheikh Hasina have no connection with the general elections.

Speaking to journalists after a seminar at a Banani hotel on Wednesday afternoon, he said the trials and government change were separate matters.

Since the Aug 5 power transition, over a hundred cases have been filed against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of "murder", "genocide", and "crimes against humanity".

The International Crimes Tribunal has issued an arrest warrant against her.

The interim government has sent a letter to India requesting her return, but no response has been received yet.

On Tuesday, Sarjis Alam, chief organiser...