17/11/2025
Sheikh Hasina Death Sentence: Bangladesh Journalist In Denial Mode | Exclusive
In a massive courtroom verdict in Dhaka, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been handed a death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal‑Bangladesh (ICT‑BD) for alleged crimes against humanity amid the July‑August 2024 student uprising. The charge sheet accuses her of ordering lethal force and mass crackdowns that reportedly claimed over 1,400 lives.
Despite the gravity of the verdict, Hasina has rejected the ruling as politically motivated and described the tribunal as “rigged,” maintaining her innocence and blaming the interim government for using the court process to settle political scores.
With Hasina currently in exile in India and the Awami League party banned in Bangladesh, the verdict has sparked immediate controversy and heightened geopolitical tension. The ruling could have far‑reaching implications for Dhaka‑New Delhi ties, domestic stability in Bangladesh and the regional power map in South Asia.
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