Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for crimes against humanity, including the killing of multiple people during last year’s student uprising, which ultimately led to the collapse of her government. The verdict follows a months-long trial conducted in Hasina’s absence. The 78-year-old Awami League leader, currently living in exile in New Delhi since her ouster on 5 August 2024, was found guilty on three charges: incitement to violence, issuing orders to kill protesters, and failing to prevent atrocities during the student-led uprising. Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan was also sentenced to death, while a former police chief received five years in prison after becoming a state witness and pleading guilty. The landmark ruling, arriving months ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for early February, is expected to reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape. Hasina’s Awami League has been barred from contesting the polls, and analysts warn the verdict could trigger fresh unrest. The three-member tribunal detailed Hasina’s alleged role in orchestrating a deadly crackdown. She was accused of delivering inflammatory speeches that allegedly spurred coordinated attacks on unarmed student protesters and issuing direct orders, including the use of lethal weapons, drones, … Continue reading Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity