Death sentence for Sheikh Hasina? Why Yunus government is pushing for this action, final verdict will be…
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing multiple cases in Bangladesh.
Dhaka: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces multiple cases in Bangladesh as Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal’s chief prosecutor sought the death penalty for the deposed premier. Alleging that she was the “mastermind and principal architect” behind the crimes against humanity committed during the mass protests last year, death penalty was sought against her. Here are all the details you need to know the allegations against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and why the Yunus government is seeking death penalty for her.
What are the allegations against Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing multiple cases in Bangladesh after being ousted in August last year following the mass student-led agitation in the country. According to a UN rights office report, up to 1,400 people were killed between July 15 and August 15 last year as Hasina’s government ordered a security crackdown on protesters, a report by PTI news agency said.
What has Yunus government said on Sheikh Hasina?
“Sheikh Hasina is the mastermind of all the crimes. She is an unrepentant, heartless criminal. She deserves the maximum punishment. No mercy should be shown to her regarding the death penalty,” Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency.
“For the murder of 1,400 people, she ought to have been hanged 1,400 times. But since that is not possible, it is appropriate to impose the maximum punishment in order to establish rightful justice, so that in future no one can kill the citizens of their own country in this way,” he added.
Notably, former PM Hasina fled Bangladesh on August 5, 2024 amid escalating unrest in the country and is currently residing in India(BHARAT). The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has sought Hasina’s extradition, but India(BHARAT) has yet to respond to the request.
(With inputs from agencies)
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