Bangladesh Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death over Student Protests
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity related to her crackdown on student-led protests that resulted in 1,400 deaths. The trial, held in Dhaka, found her guilty of allowing the use of lethal force. This verdict follows Hasina’s exile in India after being ousted from power in 2024, where she has denied all charges. While the interim government has requested her extradition, it’s unlikely the sentence will be carried out. This decision comes after a tumultuous period in Bangladesh’s history.