International Crimes Tribunal

  • India Responds to Sheikh Hasina

    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.

  • Sheikh Hasina Challenges Death Sentence: Former Bangladesh PM Calls ICT Verdict Politically Motivated

    Sheikh Hasina Challenges Death Sentence: Former Bangladesh PM Calls ICT Verdict Politically Motivated

    Nov 17, 2025 07:09 pm CST

    Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina strongly refutes her death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal for "crimes against humanity," calling the proceedings biased and politically motivated. She denies ordering the killing of protesters during last year's student-led uprising and challenges the interim government to bring charges before the International Criminal Court instead.

  • Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death for Crimes Against Humanity During Student Protests

    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.

  • Death Sentences of World Leaders: Sheikh Hasina and Other Global Figures Who Faced Capital Punishment

    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 Issues Death Sentence to Former PM Sheikh Hasina in Historic 453-Page Ruling on Crimes Against Humanity

    Bangladesh Court Issues Death Sentence to Former PM Sheikh Hasina in Historic 453-Page Ruling on Crimes Against Humanity

    Nov 17, 2025 05:28 pm CST

    Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for directing violent crackdowns on student protesters. The 453-page judgment found Hasina and two close associates guilty of crimes against humanity related to the suppression of demonstrations that ultimately led to the fall of her government. Hasina remains in India under security protection while being tried in absentia.

  • Sheikh Hasina Defies Bangladesh Court Verdict and Vows to Continue Fighting for Her Country Despite Exile

    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."

  • Bangladesh Crisis Deepens: Sheikh Hasina

    Bangladesh Crisis Deepens: Sheikh Hasina's Son Warns of Election Disruption Ahead of Court Verdict

    Nov 17, 2025 11:10 am CST

    Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed warns that Awami League supporters will block Bangladesh's February elections if the party ban isn't lifted, as his exiled mother faces an expected guilty verdict in a crimes against humanity case. Political tensions escalate with increasing violence in Dhaka, threatening the nation's stability ahead of crucial elections.

  • Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Expresses Gratitude to India While Awaiting Crucial Tribunal Verdict

    Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Expresses Gratitude to India While Awaiting Crucial Tribunal Verdict

    Nov 17, 2025 11:01 am CST

    Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, living in exile in India since August 2024, has expressed gratitude to India for providing refuge following her ouster. Currently facing charges of crimes against humanity for the deadly crackdown on student-led protests, Hasina awaits the International Crimes Tribunal verdict which could potentially seek the death penalty. Despite her situation, she maintains that Bangladesh's political future must be determined independently by its own citizens.

  • Bangladesh Political Crisis: Awami League Intensifies Protests Against Muhammad Yunus Administration

    Bangladesh Political Crisis: Awami League Intensifies Protests Against Muhammad Yunus Administration

    Nov 15, 2025 02:53 am CST

    The Bangladesh Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, has announced escalated nationwide protests against the Muhammad Yunus interim government, including demonstrations and a complete shutdown spanning November 14-17. Tensions continue to mount ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal's verdict against Hasina scheduled for November 17, while the interim government challenges protest claims and enhances security measures across Dhaka.

  • Bangladesh Approves Death Penalty Law for Enforced Disappearances Amid Trials of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

    Bangladesh Approves Death Penalty Law for Enforced Disappearances Amid Trials of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

    Nov 07, 2025 12:40 am CST

    Bangladesh's interim government has approved legislation imposing the death penalty for enforced disappearances, as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 15 military officers face trials for crimes against humanity related to last year's deadly protests. The landmark law aims to prevent secret detentions and expedite justice, potentially affecting high-profile cases including Hasina's, who is being tried in absentia following her August ouster.