Dhaka, May 21 -- A year has passed since a Magura court delivered the death penalty in the shocking rape and murder case of an 8-year-old girl, but the verdict has still not been executed -- leaving the victim's family in anguish and raising fresh questions over judicial follow-through.

The trial of the case, which involved the child's visit to her sister's in-laws' home, was completed in just 14 working days.

The court sentenced Hitu Sheikh, who was the key suspect, to death.

The victim's mother expressed deep frustration over the delay.

"The government has many things to take care of, they can keep feeding Hitu Sheikh. But I don't understand why his verdict is not being executed," she said. "How long do we have to wait to see him ha...