Former Labour anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq is to face trial in Bangladesh this month over allegations she illegally received land from her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the nation's ex-leader.

Former anti-corruption minister is alleged to have illegally received land from despot aunt’s government

Former Labour anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq is to face trial in Bangladesh this month over allegations she illegally received land from her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the…

The case against the former minister, who denies the allegations, will go ahead even if she does not attend.