What's next for India and Bangladesh after Hasina death sentence? | Global Eyes

The death sentence in absentia against Bangladesh’s former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, was not unexpected — but still has come as a shock, especially for India. New Delhi strongly backed Hasina during her 15 years in power, despite allegations of oppression and election-rigging. She sought refuge in the country after stepping down from power following widescale protests in Bangladesh. Her conviction for crimes against humanity stems from the actions her government took in its final days; the UN estimates some 1,400 people were killed by security forces in anti-government protests led by students. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus became leader of an interim government after she fled. His government is now planning elections for February. Hasina criticized the trial against her as “politicized,” and her party, the Awami League, has been banned. India meanwhile has not said whether Hasina will be extradited to Bangladesh, but insists it wants “free and fair" elections to take place there. DW’s security podcast, Global Eyes, takes a look at the implications of the verdict for Bangladesh and the region.

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