Bangladesh Seeks Death Penalty for Sheikh Hasina Over Mass Protest Deaths: International Crimes Tribunal Case Explained

Oct 16, 2025 10:04 pm CST

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, charging her as the mastermind behind crimes against humanity during the 2024 mass protests that claimed hundreds of lives and led to her ousting. The case proceeds amid rising political tensions as Bangladesh prepares for elections under interim leader Muhammad Yunus.