death penalty

The death penalty has been abolished in 23 of the 50 US states, while three others -- California, Oregon and Pennsylvania -- have moratoriums in place.

Prosecutors have sought the death penalty for Kamal, who is also in hiding.

Bangladeshi prosecution lawyers demanded on Thursday that fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina receive the death penalty in her trial for crimes against humanity.

Bangladeshi prosecution lawyers demanded on Thursday that fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina receive the death penalty in her trial for crimes against humanity.

"The result is a financial death penalty by fiat imposed on a media defendant whose broadcasts reach millions," he told the Supreme Court in the appeal.