{"id":7195,"date":"2025-11-17T09:43:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/?p=7195"},"modified":"2025-11-17T09:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:43:43","slug":"bangladeshs-ousted-prime-minister-sheikh-hasina-sentenced-to-death-in-absentia-for-crimes-against-humanity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/?p=7195","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh\u2019s Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death in Absentia for \u201cCrimes Against Humanity\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In a dramatic escalation of Bangladesh\u2019s political crisis, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was handed the death penalty on Monday by a special tribunal in Dhaka. The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh (ICT-BD) convicted the 78-year-old leader <em>in absentia<\/em> for what it termed \u201ccrimes against humanity\u201d committed during the violent crackdown on student-led protests in July last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hasina, who has been living in India since August 5, 2024 \u2013 the day her government was toppled amid mass unrest \u2013 had earlier been declared a fugitive by the Bangladeshi court. Security was heightened around the tribunal as the judges read out the verdict that could change the political trajectory of Bangladesh for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the judgment, the prosecution successfully established that Hasina directly authorized the use of deadly force against unarmed demonstrators during the protests that swept the nation between July 15 and August 15, 2024. The tribunal cited multiple testimonies, classified reports, and video evidence to argue that the orders from Hasina\u2019s top office triggered a brutal state response that left scores dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A United Nations human rights office report previously estimated that nearly 1,400 people were killed during what has come to be known globally as the <em>July Uprising<\/em> \u2014 one of the deadliest political agitations in the country\u2019s history. Students, activists, and ordinary citizens had flooded the streets demanding sweeping reforms and an end to authoritarian practices alleged under Hasina\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tribunal held Hasina responsible not only for sanctioning lethal force but also for making \u201cprovocative and inflammatory statements\u201d that further escalated tensions. The court said that the former prime minister had enabled operations that resulted in the killing of several students in Dhaka, as well as in neighboring districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legal experts in Bangladesh say that while Hasina\u2019s sentencing marks an unprecedented moment, the political implications will be far more complex. Her supporters argue that the process was politically motivated, initiated by forces that benefitted from her ouster last year. Meanwhile, human rights groups have expressed concern over the fairness of the proceedings and the potential fallout in an already polarized nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bangladesh government has not yet issued a full official statement on the verdict, but sources indicate that security forces are on alert amid fears of renewed unrest. Opposition groups have welcomed the judgment, calling it a step toward justice for those killed during the protests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Hasina continuing to reside in India, diplomatic observers say that the verdict could also weigh on New Delhi-Dhaka relations, particularly if Bangladesh seeks her extradition. India has so far maintained a cautious silence, emphasizing that it is monitoring developments closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Bangladesh navigates one of its most volatile phases, the tribunal\u2019s verdict has opened a new chapter \u2014 one that could redefine the country\u2019s political legacy, the accountability of its leaders, and the future of its democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_20251117_1511505659982762412231675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_20251117_1511505659982762412231675.jpg 552w, https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_20251117_1511505659982762412231675-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/img_20251117_1511505659982762412231675-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a dramatic escalation of Bangladesh\u2019s political crisis, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was handed the death penalty on Monday by a special tribunal in Dhaka. 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