Sheikh Hasina
Shashi Tharoor Condemns Death Penalty for Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Absentia Trial
Nov 18, 2025 11:59 am CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over the death sentence given to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling it "very troubling." Hasina was sentenced in absentia by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal for alleged crimes against humanity during student protests last year. Currently residing in Delhi after fleeing Bangladesh in August 2024, Hasina has denied the charges as politically motivated and called for her case to be brought before the International Criminal Court.
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 Son Condemns Mother's Death Sentence as Illegal Trial by Unelected Bangladesh Regime
Nov 17, 2025 11:59 pm CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, denounces her death sentence as illegitimate, calling the trial a "sham" conducted by an unconstitutional government. Speaking from Washington DC, he criticizes the rushed 140-day proceedings and expresses confidence that India will reject any extradition request for his mother, who fled Bangladesh during protests in August 2024.
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.
India Responds to Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: Committed to Bangladesh's Stability and Peace
Nov 17, 2025 09:36 pm CST
India has acknowledged the death sentence verdict against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while emphasizing its commitment to Bangladesh's stability. The International Crimes Tribunal found Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, as Bangladesh demands her extradition from India where she has been in exile since August 2023. Hasina has condemned the verdict as politically motivated and biased.
Bangladesh Demands India Extradite Sheikh Hasina Following Death Sentence for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister following their death sentences for crimes against humanity during the 2023 student uprising. The foreign ministry emphasized that extradition is mandatory under the bilateral treaty between both nations, while political parties including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami criticized India for sheltering Hasina, warning that continued protection would be considered an "unfriendly" and "hostile" act.
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.
Death Sentences of World Leaders: Sheikh Hasina and Other Global Figures Who Faced Capital Punishment
Nov 17, 2025 05:50 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, joining a historical list of global leaders who received capital punishment. This comprehensive overview examines prominent political figures from Romania, Iraq, Pakistan, and other nations who faced similar fates for offenses ranging from war crimes to human rights violations, offering context to modern political accountability.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity during anti-government protests. The 78-year-old leader, who fled to India in August 2024, was found guilty on three counts including incitement and ordering killings that resulted in approximately 1,400 deaths according to UN reports.