Former chief justice of Bangladesh Surendra Kumar Sinha, who has sought political asylum in the US, has urged India to support the rule of law and democracy in his country, saying the Indian government should not ignore the will of people by backing the "autocratic" Awami League-led government.

Ex-Bangla chief justice urges India to support rule of law, democracy in Bangladesh

The decimation of the Opposition leaders has led many to question whether the Awami League is purposefully seeing through the punishments meted out to its main opposition figures.

Opinion: In punishing Khaleda Zia, was Awami League being vindictive

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Ex-Bangla chief justice urges India to support rule of law, democracy in Bangladesh

Opinion: In punishing Khaleda Zia, was Awami League being vindictive