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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death, Extradition Request Looms
New Delhi, India – November 21, 2025 – The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity. The verdict, delivered today, cites her role in ordering the killing of anti-government protesters between June and August 2024.
Hasina, who fled to Delhi last year following the collapse of her government, now faces an extradition request from Dhaka. The Bangladeshi government is seeking her return to face the death sentence.
The situation raises significant questions about the future of India-Bangladesh relations and the potential end of Hasina’s political career. Analysts are closely watching whether India will comply with the extradition request.
With national elections scheduled in Bangladesh for February, the verdict’s impact on domestic politics and the future of Hasina’s Awami League party is also uncertain.
Kallol Bhattacherjee from The Hindu’s Delhi bureau offered expert commentary on the situation, providing insight into the complex geopolitical implications. The Hindu’s “In Focus” podcast explored these issues in detail, including the key questions of extradition, the fate of the Awami League, and the broader impact on international relations.
The verdict has sparked intense debate and raises serious concerns about the political stability of Bangladesh. The Hindu continues to provide in-depth coverage of this developing story.
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