Amir Hossain, the state-appointed defense lawyer, is distressed by the death sentence handed down to Sheikh Hasina in the case of crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising. He said, “I respectfully accept the verdict given by the honorable tribunal. However, the verdict was not in my favor, it went against me. I am angry for this. I am harboring pain. I am distressed by the death sentence of the accused.” Amir Hossain said these things in response to a question from journalists after the verdict was announced at…
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