The two-time member of parliament was convicted of eight of 20 counts involving killings and rapes during Bangladesh 's war of independence in 1971 . CNN claim At least 37 of lives after an Shahbag leader 's death sentence . Monirul Islam was convicted of war crimes dating back to Thursday . His political party says the allegations are part of a smear campaign .
CNN claim At least 37 of lives after an Shahbag leader 's death sentence . Monirul Islam was convicted of war crimes dating back to Thursday . His political party says the allegations are part of a smear campaign .