Bangladesh Ex-PM Death Sentence: Crimes Against Humanity
- Dhaka - In a landmark and deeply divisive ruling delivered on Monday, November 17, 2025, a Bangladesh court sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death by hanging.
- The timing of the ruling, less than three months before the scheduled elections, raises significant questions about the political climate in bangladesh and the potential for further unrest.
- Sheikh Hasina, 78, was accused of ordering the violent suppression of a student-led uprising.
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Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Death
Dhaka – In a landmark and deeply divisive ruling delivered on Monday, November 17, 2025, a Bangladesh court sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death by hanging. The verdict, broadcast live on national television, stems from accusations of crimes against humanity related to a deadly crackdown on student protests that led to her removal from power in August 2024.
Sheikh Hasina, 78, was accused of ordering the violent suppression of a student-led uprising. Despite repeated court orders demanding her return from India to face trial, she remained abroad, choosing to defy the legal proceedings. The courtroom erupted in cheers as the judge delivered the sentence,signaling the strong emotions surrounding the case.
