Three judges on the International Crimes Tribunal issued a verdict related to the former prime minister. Sheikh Hasina is to be sentenced to death. The problem with this is that there was no trial and Hasina has been in exile in India. She does not have legal defense organized or representation. The charges assert that Sheikh Hasina was responsible for murders by law enforcement during the 2024 protests. The demonstrations became so intense that her government collapsed. The Awami League Party was forced from power. Demands are growing for her extradition. India has not plans to send her back to Bangladesh. Accusations of extrajudicial killings, use of drones, and massacres have been made. Indications are present that there is a political motivation for the verdict. The Awami League is prohibited from participating in next year's elections. Capital punishment can polarize the public. The 1975 military coup resulted in her fathers assassination. This resulted in her first exile. The first exile was a political motivation and the government criminalizing political opponents. Sheikh Hasina's experiences molded her politics and ideology. A strong government would have to come at the expense of democratic institutions. This was for the unity of the country, but was undermined by nepotism. Sheikh Hasina may never be able to return to Bangladesh. Complicating relations with India over the matter of extradition need to be considered. More violence could breakout if the former prime minister is executed.
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