Bangladesh, Aug. 16 -- Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina may be barred from appealing her crimes against humanity conviction because she has publicly commented on the case, International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim said.

Speaking at the tribunal grounds on Sunday, he said fugitives sometimes return and claim they were unaware of the proceedings before seeking permission to face trial after a long absence.

"But Hasina and the other suspect in this case cannot take that opportunity. They know about the case, are making statements from there [India], talking about returning and defending the case through the media," he said.

The tribunal sentenced Hasina to death in absentia in November over allegations that she orde...