A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced former PM Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia, deepening political turmoil and complicating New Delhi’s diplomatic options
Hasina, now in India, rejects the verdict as political. The sentence blocks her return and makes responding to Dhaka’s extradition requests more challenging for India
Violence has surged, prompting the interim government under Mohammed Yunus to deploy paramilitary forces. Its campaign now targets the broader Awami League
Efforts to marginalise the League mirror Hasina’s own past repression. Rights groups warn that extrajudicial killings continue under the same security apparatus
Islamist intimidation is rising, with attacks on Hindus and Christians. Gang violence is resurfacing — clear signs of weakening governance and public security
For India, the chaos raises risks of terrorism and refugee flows. A pragmatic, interest-based engagement with Dhaka is essential as both sides navigate this crisis