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The morning of November 17th in the Dhaka courtroom was electric as the International Crimes Tribunal, led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mozumder, sentenced the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, to death.

The dramatic trial was broadcast live as judges read out a 453-page judgment out loud. While the highlight of the ruling was capital punishment for the ousted Prime Minister, here are a few other key takeaways from the judgment that garnered attention.

Charges against Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina was tried for crimes against humanity in the wake of the July 2024 violence that gripped the country and led to massive casualties, mostly students. She was found guilty on three counts, including preventing justice,

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