Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
In a dramatic turn of events, a Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity—marking one of the most consequential rulings in the nation’s modern political history.
The verdict, delivered before a packed courtroom and broadcast live on national television, triggered loud cheers from sections of the gallery, underscoring the deep political divisions that have shaped Bangladesh since Hasina’s ouster in 2024.
Hasina, 78, had refused multiple court directives to return from India to face trial. The case centred on allegations that she ordered a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising, a movement that ultimately forced her from office in August 2024. Prosecutors argued that the crackdown resulted in widespread abuses that warranted the maximum penalty under Bangladeshi law.
Her sentencing comes just months before the country’s first national elections since her removal from power, raising fresh concerns about political stability, fairness of the electoral process, and the future of democratic governance in Bangladesh. Analysts warn that the ruling could heighten tensions between Hasina’s supporters and the current administration, potentially influencing the already charged pre-election atmosphere.
As the nation absorbs the shock of the decision, attention now turns to whether Hasina—still in India—will appeal or respond to the ruling, and how the international community will react to a sentence likely to spark intense global scrutiny.
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