Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced one person to death in a case filed for the murder of Suraiya Akhter Risha, 14, a class VIII student of Willes Little Flower School.

Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge KM Imrul Kayes announced the verdict in the presence of the lone accused Obaidul Haq.

Obaidul has also been fined Tk 50,000 in the case.

Risha's mother Tania Hossain was present in the court when the verdict was announced.

She broke out into tears on the court premises after hearing the death sentence of the accused.

"I am happy with the verdict," Tania said, adding, "The death sentence should be executed quickly."

Students of Willes Little Flower School and College, its Principal Abul Hossain and governing body Cha...