Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity over crackdown on student-led protests, with 1,400 dead. Hasina convicted of allowing lethal force on protesters, tried in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal. Protests linked to anger over repression during Hasina's 15-year rule, ending in her ousting and calls for tough penalties. Verdict could impact upcoming election in February 2026, as her party has been banned by the interim government, which has requested her extradition from India.