Ex-Bangladesh leader tells BBC she's not guilty of crimes against humanity

Former Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina denies committing crimes against humanity during a deadly crackdown on student-led protests that ousted her from power, ahead of a verdict in the special tribunal trying her for the alleged offenses. Prosecutors seek the death penalty for Hasina, who fled the country in 2024, if found guilty of orchestrating killings during mass protests against her autocratic rule. Security has been heightened in Dhaka before the verdict, set to be a significant moment for the country and the families of those killed during the anti-government protests.