India, Nov. 18 -- Reacting to the death sentence granted to ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 'crimes against humanity' case by a tribunal court, China said said that it was Dhaka's "internal affair" and declined to any further comment on the matter.

Sheikh Hasina was on Monday awarded death sentence by a Bangladeshi tribunal which convicted her of crimes against humanity during the crackdown on student-led protests last year.

"It is Bangladesh's internal affair," PTI news agency quoted Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning as saying during a media briefing in Beijing when asked about the verdict.

She also said that that China sincerely hopes that "Bangladesh will achieve solidarity, stability, and development"...