Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal has sentenced former PM Sheikh Hasina to death in a 453-page judgment after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity. Hasina, reacting from India, called the verdict “rigged” and denied all allegations.
A Bangladeshi court has issued an arrest warrant for exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing her of overseeing human rights abuses and mass killings during her 15-year rule. Hasina, currently in India, faces extradition for trial, though political considerations may affect the process.
Former SCBA president, Adish C Aggarwala, has written to the president of Bangladesh’s apex court bar association, inquiring about former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s potential extraditable offense. This has sparked debates on the legal and human rights implications. Aggarwala also expressed concerns about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh. His proactive approach aims to promote transparency and protect minority communities.
