British MP Tulip Siddiq Faces Bangladesh Corruption Trial August

British MP Tulip Siddiq, niece of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, faces a corruption trial in Bangladesh accused of using her influence to secure land for her relatives in Dhaka. Siddiq denies the charges, calling them "completely absurd," and describes herself as "collateral damage" in a political feud between Muhammad Yunus and her aunt, framing the case as part of dirty politics in Bangladesh. Despite a trial date set for August 11, Siddiq has not received an official summons and remains uncertain about the specific allegations, characterizing the situation as a "Kafkaesque nightmare." She is currently seeking legal advice and notes that there is no extradition treaty between Bangladesh and the UK, though the Bangladeshi authorities have indicated they will proceed with a trial in absentia if needed. Siddiq resigned as Treasury minister earlier this year and has expressed hope that Bangladesh will achieve closure regarding its political unrest following her aunt's long tenure. The trial is part of a broader crackdown involving multiple individuals, including Hasina, who is also facing charges in absentia.