Sheikh Hasina Faces Trial Over 2024 Crackdown: What You Need to Know

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Bangladesh launches a dramatic war crimes trial against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for the deadly 2024 student crackdown. Here’s how the case is unfolding

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Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal begins trial against ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over 2024 protest crackdown that left 1,400+ students dead

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Hasina is being tried in absentia, marking a rare legal move against a former head of state in Bangladesh’s modern history

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The 2024 protests began as student-led demonstrations demanding educational reforms. The government allegedly responded with mass violence and detentions

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The brutal suppression reportedly resulted in over 1,400 deaths and thousands injured—raising global human rights concerns

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The chief prosecutor has called Hasina “the nucleus of all crimes” and is pushing for the highest possible sentence

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A key former aide to Hasina has turned state witness, potentially offering damning testimony linking her to the crackdown

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Sheikh Hasina is currently in India. Bangladesh has formally asked New Delhi for her extradition

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India is under pressure to respond. Any extradition decision could significantly impact diplomatic ties in the region

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As the trial continues, Bangladesh stands at a crossroads—between political reckoning and regional tension

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