Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Bangladesh Sentences Hasina; India's Diplomatic Dilemma
Bangladesh sentenced its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for her role in violent protests in 2024.
Hasina denies the charges and says the trial was unfair.
India, which has sheltered Hasina, faces a diplomatic challenge as Bangladesh wants her extradited.
Meanwhile, a BJP leader's controversial remarks about a Bengali cultural icon have sparked outrage, potentially affecting India's Vijay Divas celebration this year.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal sentences Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity linked to 2024 demonstrations
Hasina rejects charges, claims trial was predetermined
India faces diplomatic challenge as Bangladesh seeks Hasina's extradition
BJP leader's controversial remarks on Raja Ram Mohan Roy spark outrage
India's Vijay Divas celebration this year may be affected by Hasina's verdict
- Who
- Sheikh Hasina, Inder Singh Parmar, Indian and Bangladeshi governments
- What
- Hasina's conviction and death sentence; Parmar's controversial remarks; India's diplomatic response
- When
- November 2022, Vijay Divas (December 16, 1971)
- Where
- Bangladesh, India
- Why
- Hasina's role in 2024 demonstrations; Parmar's remarks on Raja Ram Mohan Roy; Bangladesh seeking Hasina's extradition
Bangladesh Government
Sheikh Hasina's Supporters
Trial Legitimacy
Bangladesh Government
Hasina's trial was fair and just
Sheikh Hasina's Supporters
Trial was predetermined, Hasina is a victim of political persecution
- Trial
- Conducted by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal
- Sentence
- Death
- Accused's Status
- Living in exile in India
- BJP Leader's Remarks
- Inder Singh Parmar accused Raja Ram Mohan Roy of being 'Angrezo ke dalal'
- Reaction
- Outrage in India, apology from Parmar; India's diplomatic challenge
- Vijay Divas
- Annual celebration of India's victory in the Bangladesh Liberation War
