Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
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A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity. She was found guilty of brutally suppressing protests that led to the overthrow of her government in the summer of 2024.
On Monday, a Bangladeshi court sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who lives in exile, to death. This was reported by UNN with reference to EFE and AFP.
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Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina was found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death.
On November 17, a Bangladeshi court sentenced the 78-year-old former Prime Minister in exile, Sheikh Hasina. The former official was sentenced to death for ordering a brutal crackdown on protests that led to the overthrow of her government in the summer of 2024.
"For one murder, the death penalty is standard. For 1,400 murders, she deserves it 1,400 times more," he told the judges. "She is a hardened criminal and has shown no remorse for her brutality," said Tajul Islam, the prosecutor handling the case.
In October, Sheikh Hasina spoke to several foreign media outlets, including AFP: the ex-official emphasized that "all" accusations against her, which she considers "unfounded," should be rejected.
Records provided by the prosecution, which show that she authorized the use of "lethal weapons" against protesters, were "taken out of context."
"The conviction, unfortunately, is predetermined," she continued, "this is clearly a politically motivated proceeding."
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Sheikh Hasina's legal troubles are not limited to this trial. She also faces numerous complaints regarding numerous murders and abductions, in which she is accused by political opponents and non-governmental organizations throughout her time in office.
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On Monday, the court is expected to rule on the guilt of former Interior Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who is also a fugitive, and former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, who is in custody and has pleaded guilty.
Recall
Sheikh Hasina left her residence in Dhaka in early August after it was stormed by protesters.
Student protests in Bangladesh began in July with demands for civil service recruitment reform. The protests have since escalated into a broader anti-government movement and nationwide unrest, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.