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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Sheikh Hasina Slams 'Rigged' Tribunal After Shocking Death Sentence Verdict

In a major political tremor, former PM Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by Bangladesh's tribunal for 'crimes against humanity,' including ordering the 'elimination' of protesters during the 2024 uprising. (Credit: AFP News)

Following the shock verdict of a death sentence, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fiercely condemned the ruling, declaring the special tribunal that convicted her to be 'rigged'. The dramatic statement adds a profound layer of political division to the highly contentious case.

Hasina has been sentenced to death by a special tribunal, which dramatically labelled her a 'mass-murder architect'. This shocking verdict against the former influential leader marks a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape.

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