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On February 7, 2000, court officials confirmed that...

On February 7, 2000, court officials confirmed that more than 100 death penalty cases were awaiting confirmation

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On February 7, 2000, court officials confirmed that more than 100 death penalty cases were awaiting confirmation. Under Bangladeshi law, a death penalty imposed by lower courts cannot be carried out until it is approved by the High Court.

(Sources: The Hindu, 08/02/2000)