Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) verdict convicting deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others delivers justice and serves as a warning against future dictatorship.

"Justice has been established today in the International Crimes Tribunal. But the sentences given to the accused-fascist Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Kamal and former IGP Mamun-are far too lenient compared to the crimes they committed," Salahuddin said.

The BNP leader made the remarks while speaking to reporters after attending a seminar at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban at Dhaka University. Salahuddin, a BNP standing committee member, said the verdict also shows that any offender,...