Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in Bangladesh: A turning point in Dhaka’s political crisis

Last Updated: Nov 17 2025 | 9:30 PM IST

A Bangladesh tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity linked to last year’s student protest crackdown. The verdict, delivered in absentia, has sent shockwaves across the region, raised fears of fresh unrest, and placed India at the centre of a diplomatic challenge. Here’s what happened and what comes next.

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