Overview
- The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka on Nov. 17 convicted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina over the 2024 crackdown and sentenced her to death in absentia.
- The interim government under Muhammad Yunus has formally sought her extradition from India and warned that a refusal would be considered an unfriendly act, with reports suggesting it may also pursue Interpol avenues.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it has noted the verdict and will work constructively with stakeholders, as legal analysts highlight treaty options such as invoking a good‑faith clause, pursuing court challenges, or using procedural delays.
- Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch criticized the fairness of the in‑absentia proceedings and the use of capital punishment, while a United Nations report estimated up to about 1,400 deaths during the July–August 2024 unrest cited in the case.
- Pakistan termed the sentence an internal matter for Bangladesh, and Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed rejected the ruling as a mockery of justice and thanked India for safeguarding her in exile.