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Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina (born September 28, 1947) is a seasoned Bangladeshi politician and the daughter of Bangladesh’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She served as Prime Minister from 1996–2001 and
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Bangladesh’s death penalty law for enforced disappearances: How it targets 'Aynaghar' and changes Hasina’s war crimes case
The decision, announced Thursday, is being seen as both a legal milestone and a politically charged move amid questions over the credibility of the ongoing prosecutions.
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FAQ
1. How many terms did Sheikh Hasina serve as Prime Minister?
She served four continuous terms and was sworn in for a fifth term in January 2024.
2. Why did she go into exile?
A violent student-led protest movement in August 2024 led to her administration’s violent response; facing arrest warrants, she fled to India.
3. What legal charges does she face?
She has been convicted in absentia for contempt of court, formally charged with crimes against humanity, faces over 150 criminal cases, and is subject to multiple asset freezes.
4. Is she likely to return to power?
Her party remains banned, but ally statements suggest a potential return during scheduled elections in April 2026.
5. Where is Sheikh Hasina now?
She is in self-imposed exile in India, continuing political activity from abroad amid ongoing legal and diplomatic efforts by Bangladesh’s interim government.