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Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death as Nation Navigates Political Turmoil Under Yunus
Nov 17, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for alleged crimes against humanity during the 2024 protests that toppled her government. The country now faces significant challenges under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim leadership, including economic instability, political reforms, and shifting international alliances as it prepares for crucial 2026 elections.
Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrants for Former PM Sheikh Hasina in Enforced Disappearance Cases
Oct 09, 2025 03:56 am CST
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 29 others on charges of crimes against humanity related to enforced disappearances during her Awami League government. The 78-year-old Hasina, currently in India following her ousting during mass protests in August last year, faces prosecution alongside former military officers and government officials for alleged abductions and torture of political dissidents.