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Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death Amid Political Turmoil

11/17/2025

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Sheikh Hasina, former prime minister of Bangladesh, was sentenced to death by a special tribunal for crimes against humanity tied to a deadly 2024 crackdown on protests.
Asaduzzaman Khan, former home minister of Bangladesh, was sentenced to death.
A former police chief received a five-year sentence after becoming a state witness, with security heightened.
The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus banned Hasina's Awami League from participating in upcoming elections.

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Sheikh Hasina, former prime minister of Bangladesh, was sentenced to death by a special tribunal for crimes against humanity tied to a deadly 2024 crackdown on protests.
Asaduzzaman Khan, former home minister of Bangladesh, was sentenced to death.
A former police chief received a five-year sentence after becoming a state witness, with security heightened.
The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus banned Hasina's Awami League from participating in upcoming elections.