Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The leading UN entity on human rights has voiced concern over the verdict against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, stressing due process, fair-trial standards and complete opposition to the death penalty.

On Monday, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said in a statemetnt that the verdicts marked "an important moment for victims" of last year's protest suppression.

Shamdasani added, "While we were not privy to the conduct of this trial, we have consistently advocated for all accountability proceedings -- especially on charges of international crimes -- to unquestionably meet international standards of due process and fair trial," she added.

"This is partic...