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Former UK Treasury minister and Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has received a second prison sentence from a Bangladeshi court, deepening a legal dispute that has drawn strong criticism from the Labour Party. The court sentenced Siddiq to four years in jail on corruption charges. This punishment adds to a previous two year sentence handed down late last year. Judges also sentenced her aunt, former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, along with two other family members, in separate corruption cases. The court tried all defendants in absentia. Each of them denied the accusations. Labour Party condemns legal process Labour leaders quickly rejected the ruling and questioned the fairness of the trial. A party spokesperson said Siddiq never received proper details of the charges and had no chance to defend herself. According to Labour, Siddiq’s legal team made repeated requests to Bangladeshi authorities for information. Officials did not respond. The party stressed that every accused person deserves the right to legal representation. Because of these failures, Labour said it cannot accept the judgment. Background of earlier conviction In December 2025, a Bangladeshi court convicted Siddiq in another corruption case. Judges ruled that she influenced her aunt to use special executive powers to secure land on the outskirts of Dhaka. That conviction resulted in a two year prison sentence. Siddiq strongly rejected the ruling and described the entire process as deeply flawed. She said she remains confused by the case and claims Bangladeshi authorities have never contacted her directly, despite making allegations for more than a year. Resignation from UK government role Questions about Siddiq’s links to Sheikh Hasina led to her resignation from the UK government in January 2025. She stepped down as a Treasury minister after scrutiny over her use of London properties linked to allies of her aunt. The prime minister’s ethics adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, reviewed the matter. He found no evidence of wrongdoing but said Siddiq should have shown greater awareness of reputational risks. In her resignation letter, Siddiq said she acted transparently but chose to step aside to avoid distracting the government. Political turmoil in Bangladesh Bangladesh launched the cases against Hasina and her family after her removal from power. Hasina ruled the country for 15 years before mass protests forced her out in August 2024. She later fled to India. In a separate case last year, a court sentenced her to death over crimes against humanity linked to a violent crackdown on student demonstrations.
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The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota. These officers were part of Operation Metro Surge, a major immigration crackdown launched in Minneapolis late last year. White House Border Czar Tom Homan shared the decision during a press conference in Saint Paul on Wednesday. He said the pullback would start immediately. Federal Presence to Be Reduced Gradually According to Homan, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the US Border Patrol will be included in the withdrawal. Around 2,000 federal agents will remain in Minnesota for now. Homan explained that the administration wants to return to the staffing level that existed before the operation began in December. He said the decision reflects improved cooperation from state and local authorities. He added that federal officials will continue adjusting the number of agents based on local support and coordination. Body Cameras a National Priority During the briefing, Homan said the government is prioritizing body worn cameras for all officers operating in Minnesota. He confirmed that every federal agent in Minneapolis will receive the equipment. The administration also plans to expand body camera use nationwide. Homan said the move aims to improve transparency and accountability during enforcement actions. Operation Called a Success Despite Controversy Homan described Operation Metro Surge as a success, even though it faced legal challenges and public criticism. The operation has sparked nationwide protests and intense debate. Two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, died after federal agents shot them during enforcement actions. Their deaths remain a major point of concern for civil rights groups. Homan acknowledged that the operation was not perfect. He said federal agencies improved coordination by creating a clearer chain of command. He noted that the operation now runs more smoothly than before. Arrest Numbers Highlight Enforcement Impact Federal agents have arrested hundreds of individuals since the operation began. Homan said officers detained people accused of serious crimes. These include 14 individuals charged with homicide, 139 charged with assault, 87 registered sex offenders, and 28 alleged gang members. The BBC has not independently confirmed these figures. Homan said the goal of the operation was to remove dangerous individuals from communities. He stressed that public safety remains the administration’s top priority. Cooperation Led to Agent Reduction Homan took direct control of the operation at the end of January. At the time, he said federal staffing would depend on how much support local officials provided. On Wednesday, he said Minnesota authorities showed unprecedented cooperation. That cooperation, he said, led to the decision to cut the federal presence by roughly one third.
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