Bangladesh Prosecutor Warns Hasina Faces Execution If She Returns from India
CONFLICT signal, reported in IN, from pakistantoday.com.pk, with negative sentiment. Locations: New Delhi, Delhi, India, Bangladesh.
What Happened
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, 79, faces execution if she returns to Bangladesh after missing the deadline to appeal her death sentence for crimes against humanity, according to a senior prosecutor. Md Aminul Islam, who secured her conviction, stated she has exhausted legal options after failing to challenge the verdict within 30 days. Hasina, who fled Bangladesh in August 2024 amid protests, has repeatedly claimed she plans to return in December despite acknowledging the risk of execution. The Dhaka court convicted her in absentia in November 2025 on three counts of crimes against humanity, including inciting violence, ordering killings, and failing to prevent atrocities during student-led demonstrations. The prosecutor noted that the court examined whether Hasina bore command responsibility for violence, with witnesses testifying to serious injuries during the crackdown. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry has requested her extradition from India, but New Delhi has said the request is under legal review.
Why it matters
Hasina’s potential return could trigger immediate execution if she does not appeal the death sentence, which was handed down in November 2025. Bangladesh’s authorities seek to enforce the court’s judgment, while India has resisted extradition, complicating bilateral relations. The conviction follows years of allegations of human rights abuses, including the imprisonment of political opponents and restrictions on press freedom. If Hasina returns, she faces execution for crimes against humanity, with additional legal proceedings for corruption charges also pending.
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