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<p>On 8 February 2018, Khaleda Zia, the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party,
was convicted of corruption charges relating to misappropriation of funds. She was
sentenced to a five year prison term. It would not be appropriate for the Government
to seek to interfere in the judicial processes of another country.</p><p>I remain
concerned about the political unrest in Bangladesh and the absence of dialogue among
Bangladesh's political parties. The UK is committed to supporting democracy in Bangladesh.
The Foreign Secretary met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Foreign Minister Ali
during his visit to Bangladesh from 9 to 10 February. In public and in private he
stressed the importance of free and fair elections and affording political space to
the opposition. The UK, together with international partners, will continue to encourage
a peaceful way forward, and dialogue, between political parties in Bangladesh.</p>
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