‘Crimes against humanity’: Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death; key takeaways from verdict

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal for her role in the violent crackdown on student protests. The unrest led to the collapse of her government, with Hasina now living in exile in India. The verdict follows months of hearings, with prosecutors labeling her the “mastermind” behind the attacks.