Overview
- Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on November 17 convicted Sheikh Hasina in absentia of crimes against humanity tied to the 2024 protest crackdown and sentenced her to death, citing an estimated toll of about 1,400 deaths from UN reporting.
- The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has formally requested Hasina’s extradition from India and, according to reports, may seek Interpol assistance.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it has "noted" the verdict and continues to host Hasina under protection as legal avenues under the treaty allow for refusal or delay on political or due‑process grounds.
- Sajeeb Wazed thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for safeguarding his mother, called the tribunal "rigged" and politically driven, and argued that New Delhi should reject what he calls an illegal request.
- Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International questioned the fairness of the proceedings and opposed the death penalty, while the tribunal cites a nearly 500-page judgment, recordings and witness testimony to establish command responsibility.