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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death for Crimes Against Humanity During Student Protests
Nov 17, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity related to the deadly crackdown on student protesters in 2024. The verdict comes after Hasina fled to India during the uprising that toppled her government, with up to 1,400 people reportedly killed during the security operations she ordered.
Sheikh Hasina Denies US Involvement in Bangladesh Ouster: Exclusive NDTV Interview Reveals Concerns Over Democratic Decline
Nov 17, 2025 04:59 pm CST
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, exiled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses speculation about US involvement in her ouster, expresses concerns about democratic deterioration under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government, and discusses the treatment of minorities and religious pluralism in the country as she awaits the verdict in her crimes against humanity trial.
Sheikh Hasina Condemns Yunus Administration for Sanctioning Violence Against Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh
Nov 17, 2025 11:42 am CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has condemned the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus for allegedly orchestrating attacks on Hindu minorities and undermining democracy. In her first major international interview since her ouster in August 2024, Hasina described the current administration as "illegitimate" and warned that Bangladesh faces growing extremism and instability under Yunus's leadership. She criticized the delay in elections, expressed concerns about religious persecution, and reaffirmed her commitment to restoring democratic governance in Bangladesh.
The JP Movement: How Jayaprakash Narayan Led Bihar's Student Protests to Challenge Indira Gandhi's Government
Nov 03, 2025 01:00 pm CST
This article examines the pivotal JP Movement of the 1970s, when veteran socialist Jayaprakash Narayan emerged from retirement to lead student protests in Bihar against corruption and unemployment. The movement, which called for "Total Revolution," ultimately led to the Emergency period under Indira Gandhi and fundamentally transformed Indian politics by ending Congress party dominance in the 1977 elections.
JNU Campus Clash: AISA and ABVP Exchange Accusations Over Violence Following Controversial 'UP-Bihar' Remark
Oct 16, 2025 03:31 pm CST
Violence erupted at Jawaharlal Nehru University as AISA and ABVP student groups clashed during a general body meeting, resulting in multiple injuries. ABVP claims the conflict began after a left-wing counselor made discriminatory remarks about UP-Bihar students, while AISA accuses ABVP of deliberate disruption ahead of upcoming student elections. Both sides have presented conflicting accounts of the incident that has heightened tensions on campus.
Gaza Crisis Dominates Mexico's Annual 1968 Massacre Commemoration: Palestinian Solidarity Takes Center Stage
Oct 03, 2025 04:48 pm CST
Mexico's traditional October 2 march commemorating the 1968 student massacre was transformed this year as thousands of protesters shifted focus to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While honoring Mexico's historical trauma, demonstrators prominently displayed Palestinian flags and demanded an end to Israel's military operations, highlighting a powerful connection between past and present struggles for human rights across continents.