URGENT: Bangladesh's Ousted PM Sentenced to Death for Protest Crackdown Role

Bangladesh's Ousted PM Sentenced to Death for Protest Crackdown Role Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan have been sentenced to death by a special tribunal for their role in a deadly crackdown on a student uprising last year. The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka handed down the verdict in absentia, as both Hasina and Khan fled to India in 2024. The sentencing comes after a trial that accused the duo 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 led to the toppling of Hasina's 15-year rule and sparked widespread international condemnation. The tribunal's verdict is seen as a significant development in Bangladesh's ongoing efforts to hold those responsible for human rights abuses accountable. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The current status of Hasina and Khan, who are believed to be in India, is unclear. The Bangladesh government has yet to comment on the verdict, but it is expected to have significant implications for the country's politics and human rights landscape.