Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has been handed a death sentence by a court in the country, accused of masterminding the violent suppression of student-led protests last year.
The ruling came after Hasina fled to India, where she was tried and convicted in absentia for crimes against humanity. The verdict comes as a result of an investigation into the 2022 protests, which saw hundreds of people injured and several killed during clashes with police.
Sheikh Hasina, who served as prime minister of Bangladesh until her ouster last year, has been widely condemned by human rights groups over her handling of the protests. Her government was accused of using excessive force against protesters, leading to widespread unrest and economic disruption.
The sentence is seen as a significant development in Bangladesh's efforts to hold its former leaders accountable for human rights abuses. The verdict is expected to have implications for international relations between Bangladesh and India, where Hasina has been living in exile since her ouster.
The ruling by the Bangladesh court marks a major milestone in the country's pursuit of justice for victims of past atrocities. However, it remains to be seen how Hasina will appeal the sentence, and whether she will ultimately face justice for her alleged role in the violent crackdown on protesters.
The ruling came after Hasina fled to India, where she was tried and convicted in absentia for crimes against humanity. The verdict comes as a result of an investigation into the 2022 protests, which saw hundreds of people injured and several killed during clashes with police.
Sheikh Hasina, who served as prime minister of Bangladesh until her ouster last year, has been widely condemned by human rights groups over her handling of the protests. Her government was accused of using excessive force against protesters, leading to widespread unrest and economic disruption.
The sentence is seen as a significant development in Bangladesh's efforts to hold its former leaders accountable for human rights abuses. The verdict is expected to have implications for international relations between Bangladesh and India, where Hasina has been living in exile since her ouster.
The ruling by the Bangladesh court marks a major milestone in the country's pursuit of justice for victims of past atrocities. However, it remains to be seen how Hasina will appeal the sentence, and whether she will ultimately face justice for her alleged role in the violent crackdown on protesters.
. A death sentence might seem harsh, but I guess it's a step towards acknowledging the atrocities that happened during those protests. Still can't believe it went down to this - a former PM living in exile, accused of masterminding the crackdown 
. Can't help feeling sorry for the victims and their families, who've been waiting for justice for years 
. Bangladesh's court is doing its part, I guess 
... but what about the Indian court verdict? Did she really get a fair trial over there? 
. I mean, I get that it was a major incident, but come on... the world needs to take a step back and think about the bigger picture here. This isn't just about Sheikh Hasina's alleged role in the protests, it's about how governments handle dissenting voices 
. I'm all for justice being served, but we gotta make sure it doesn't become some kinda vendetta 
. Hasina's gonna try to appeal the sentence no doubt, but fingers crossed she's finally held accountable for her actions 
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it's not right that someone would use excessive force against peaceful protesters, no matter what their cause is. 
justice should be served and i hope she does end up facing consequences for her actions. i wonder if this verdict will bring some closure to the families of those who were affected by the protests...fingers crossed that it will lead to positive change in bangladesh 
. But at the same time, I'm thinking about Sheikh Hasina's side of the story too... did she really order those protests to be cracked down on, or was it just a chaotic situation getting out of hand? 
Either way, this verdict is gonna have some major implications for Bangladesh-India relations and all that jazz. Fingers crossed that justice will finally be served 
. As someone who's lived through their fair share of social unrest, I can tell you that justice takes time, and it's not always easy to get right 
. But hey, at least there's a chance for accountability now, which is a good thing! 
. But at the same time, I'm not sure if it's really fair to punish her in absentia after she fled the country 
. And what about the appeal process? Will she actually face justice, or just get a slap on the wrist? Only time'll tell 
... I mean, have you noticed that Bangladesh is basically being used as a testing ground for their judicial system? Like, this "court" is just a tool to make sure Hasina pays for what she did, but what about all the other shady dealings in Bangladesh's history? What about the alleged war crimes against Myanmar? You think they're gonna hold her accountable, but what about the real culprits?
The international community thinks it's all about human rights and justice, but there's more to it than that, trust me. This whole thing reeks of politics as usual 
you gotta feel bad for Sheikh Hasina, the woman's been through hell & back, but at the same time, 700+ people getting injured and a few killed during those protests? that's some heavy stuff 
and what about the international implications? india's got a say in this too, which could get interesting... 
. Bangladesh's trying to hold her accountable, but are they just looking for a scapegoat or something? It's not like the world's gonna be any more peaceful because one person got sentenced to death