Sheikh Hasina Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity In Bangladesh Student Crackdown

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity — holding her responsible for ordering a deadly crackdown on a massive student-led protest movement last year that ultimately toppled her Awami League government. Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August 2024, was tried in absentia. Two other top officials — former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and ex-police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun — face similar charges. Security in Dhaka remains volatile, with military deployment and shoot-at-sight orders as the country braces for unrest. The Indian Express covers a wide spectrum of national and international news, including daily updates, political developments, election coverage, gadget and mobile reviews, technology updates, entertainment news, Bollywood trends, sports news and public opinions on daily topics.