URGENT: Bangladesh's Ousted PM Sentenced to Death in Landmark Protest Crackdown Ruling

Breaking News: Bangladesh's Ousted PM Sentenced to Death Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan have been sentenced to death by a special tribunal in Dhaka for their role in a crackdown on a student uprising last year. The International Crimes Tribunal handed down the verdicts in absentia, as both Hasina and Khan fled to India and are currently at large. The sentencing comes after a lengthy trial, in which the duo was accused of crimes against humanity for the killing of hundreds of people during the student-led uprising in July and August 2024. A third suspect, a former police chief, was sentenced to five years in prison after becoming a state witness against Hasina and pleading guilty. The crackdown on the student uprising led to the toppling of Hasina's 15-year rule, and her ousting from power. The tribunal's verdict is seen as a significant development in Bangladesh's ongoing efforts to hold those responsible for human rights abuses accountable. The current status of Hasina and Khan is unclear, but it is expected that their lawyers will appeal the verdict. The tribunal's decision is also likely to have significant implications for Bangladesh's politics and human rights landscape. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.