Muhammad Yunus
Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence and Its Implications for Democratic Future
Nov 19, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent death sentence marks a critical juncture for the nation as it prepares for February elections under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. While her opponents view the verdict as justice, international observers question the trial's fairness. With the Awami League marginalized and political tensions at unprecedented levels, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in ensuring peaceful democratic transition amid concerns of potential election violence and polarization.
India's Legal Options: Can Sheikh Hasina Be Extradited to Bangladesh Under Bilateral Treaty Provisions?
Nov 18, 2025 06:18 pm CST
This article examines the complex legal and diplomatic situation surrounding Bangladesh's request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India following her death sentence in absentia. It analyzes the India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty provisions, India's legal framework, and diplomatic considerations that give New Delhi significant discretion in handling this high-profile extradition request, despite Bangladesh's insistence that compliance is mandatory under bilateral agreements.
Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: Former Bangladesh PM Aide Claims "Staged Drama" in Muhammad Yunus-Led Government Tribunal
Nov 18, 2025 11:51 am CST
The Awami League condemns the death sentence against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "staged drama" in a "kangaroo court." Her close aide Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury claims the verdict was pre-written, denying Hasina proper legal representation, and warns that Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government is pushing Bangladesh toward civil war while maintaining alleged ties with terrorist organizations.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Death: Chief Adviser Yunus Affirms "No One Above the Law"
Nov 18, 2025 12:45 am CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has endorsed the special tribunal's death sentence verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her aide for crimes against humanity during the 2023 student protests. Yunus emphasized that this ruling upholds the principle that no one is above the law, while calling for calm as Bangladesh works to rebuild its democratic institutions after the protests that ended Hasina's 16-year rule.
Sheikh Hasina's Timeline: From Bangladesh PM to Death Sentence for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 10:14 pm CST
Following a student-led uprising in August 2024, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power and later sentenced to death in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal-Bangladesh for crimes against humanity. This comprehensive timeline traces the 15-month period from her fall from power to her conviction, including the formation of an interim government, UN investigations finding approximately 1,400 protest deaths, and the legal proceedings that led to her sentence on November 17, 2025.
The Rise and Fall of Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh's Iron Lady from Power to Exile
Nov 17, 2025 09:40 pm CST
From her birth as the daughter of Bangladesh's founding father to her four terms as prime minister and eventual death sentence in absentia, this article chronicles Sheikh Hasina's remarkable political journey, her economic achievements, controversial governance, and ultimate downfall following the 2024 student protests that forced her into exile in India.
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.
Former Bangladesh Minister Calls Sheikh Hasina Trial "Scripted" and Warns of Political Crisis
Nov 17, 2025 06:17 pm CST
Mohammad Ali Arafat, former information minister of Bangladesh, denounces the trial against ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "sham" orchestrated by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim government. Arafat claims Bangladesh is falling under jihadist control and warns that upcoming elections are already "rigged," highlighting the deepening political crisis in the nation since Hasina's ousting in August last year.
Sheikh Hasina Defies Bangladesh Court Verdict and Vows to Continue Fighting for Her Country Despite Exile
Nov 17, 2025 04:24 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina dismisses allegations of crimes against humanity and criticizes the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in an audio message to supporters. Despite being forced to flee to India after nationwide protests toppled her government, Hasina remains defiant, accusing Yunus of unlawfully seizing power and promising to return to Bangladesh to "deliver justice."
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.