Kathmandu – In a shocking twist to the ongoing political turmoil, prosecutors in Bangladesh have demanded the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina .
Accusing her of crimes against humanity in connection with the deadly crackdown on student-led protests last year.
The protests, which erupted over government job reservation policies, quickly spiraled into violence, and the government’s response – led by Hasina’s administration – saw security forces using deadly force to suppress the demonstrations. Nearly 1,400 lives were lost in what is being described as the worst violence in Bangladesh since the 1971 Liberation War.
A leaked audio clip has further fueled the controversy, where Hasina allegedly orders security forces to use lethal weapons against the protesters. While Hasina denies these allegations, calling them baseless, the charges have sparked fierce debate and outrage across the nation.
The government’s brutal response to the protests, which many believe led to the high death toll, eventually forced Hasina to flee the country for safety, seeking refuge in neighboring India, where she remains today.
Bangladesh’s Chief Prosecutor, Tajul Islam, has called for the maximum penalty, stating that Hasina must face the death penalty for her role in the massacre. However, in light of the gravity of the situation, he acknowledged that achieving such a sentence might be impossible, urging that at least one death sentence be handed down to serve as justice.
As Bangladesh continues to reel from the fallout of last year’s protests, the battle over Sheikh Hasina’s accountability remains a focal point in the nation’s political landscape.
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