India’s Options On Sheikh Hasina Death Sentence | Bangladesh Extradition ‘Dilemma’ Explained

DISCLAIMER: This video contains sensitive footage of a protest, including scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. This content is intended for mature audiences only. The political crisis in Bangladesh reached a breaking point when student protests over job quotas escalated into a massive national movement challenging Sheikh Hasina’s long-held authority. Amid growing public frustration over governance, inflation, and youth unemployment, the government’s heavy-handed response—and Hasina’s inflammatory “Razakar” remark—pushed tensions to the brink. Her dramatic flight to India marked the collapse of a 15-year political era. This week’s tribunal verdict sentencing her to death has only intensified the chaos. The ruling accuses Hasina of authorising lethal force and failing to prevent widespread abuses during the 2024 protests. Supporters of the trial celebrated the verdict, while critics questioned its fairness and motives. Historically, Bangladesh has navigated cycles of uprising, struggle, and political transformation—from its days as East Pakistan, the 1971 Liberation War supported by India, and years of coups after Mujibur Rahman’s assassination. Hasina’s return in 1981 and eventual leadership reshaped the country, bringing progress but also controversy. India now faces a critical decision as Bangladesh requests extradition. The 2013 treaty offers flexibility, especially for politically sensitive charges, leaving the region’s future uncertain.