Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death as Tribunal Issues Historic Ruling

The International Crimes Tribunal has handed a death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the high-profile crimes against humanity case, delivering a historic verdict. Prosecutors had demanded the death penalty for Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, both of whom were on the run. Following a Supreme Court directive, security was heavily increased nationwide before the verdict. The tribunal’s decision was broadcast live on BTV and streamed online, attracting widespread attention across the country.