India, Nov. 11 -- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will have to face the legal consequences of her conviction, including the execution of her death sentence, if she returns to the country, Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Md Aminul Islam said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a press briefing, Aminul Islam said Hasina had not appealed against the tribunal's verdict in a crimes against humanity case. He also ruled out the possibility of her obtaining a Bangladeshi passport, citing provisions of the Bangladesh Passport Order, 1973.

Explaining the legal position, the chief prosecutor referred to Article 6 of the Passport Order, which sets restrictions on issuing passports to individuals convicted of certain offence...