Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Monday welcomed the death sentence handed down to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in the July-August mass killing case, but emphasised that the Awami League itself must also be held accountable.

Speaking to reporters at the NCP headquarters, Nahid said the judgment targeted "Hasina as an individual," yet the Awami League, as a political entity, played a central role in the atrocities and other acts classified as crimes against humanity.

"This verdict exposes the party's involvement. We urge the tribunal to now initiate proceedings against the Awami League. As a political organisation, they bear equal responsibility.

Hasina, as party chief and head of government,...