Sheikh Hasina is sentenced to death by a Bangladeshi court: political unrest, India's predicament, and escalating tensions

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has suffered a serious setback as Bangladesh announced a significant decision. A panel found Hasina guilty of several offenses and condemned her to die on Monday.

According to the court, every case led to the same conclusion: she ought to be executed. The tribunal reportedly erupted in cheers as soon as the verdict was read. Sheikh Hasina was accused by the court of inciting violence, directing the military and security services to act, and failing to stop widespread cruelty. She was also revealed to have approved the deployment of deadly weaponry, drones, and helicopters against crowds.

Reports from human rights organizations were taken into consideration, according to the court's comprehensive ruling, which is almost 400 pages long. Along with Hasina, the former Home Minister and a former police chief were found guilty when it was determined that several protestors had been killed.

The three were found guilty of crimes against humanity by the court. About 1,400 people are said to have died as a result of the conflict, primarily from army rifle fire. More than 11,000 people were taken into custody or arrested.

The tribunal concluded that the administration employed paramilitary troops to increase violence and made an effort to frighten demonstrators. Additionally, it verified that hazardous weapons were used by the military during the crackdown.

Sheikh Hasina, however, disagreed with the decision, characterizing it as biased and politically motivated. She accused Muhammad Yunus's temporary administration of pardoning those responsible for the murders of police officers, Awami League members, attorneys, journalists, and cultural leaders.

She claims that these pardons deprive the victims' families of justice. She went on to say that she didn't care what the court decided. She said that only Allah could take back the life that He had given her. Remembering the death of her parents and brothers, she pledged to keep fighting for her country's citizens despite the situation.

This is a crucial query: What would happen if India declined to deport Sheikh Hasina or send her back to Bangladesh? There are two probable outcomes:

One:

India may be accused by Bangladesh of ignoring its legal system. Dhaka's reliance on India for trade, energy, and other vital industries makes a total rupture in relations unlikely, though harsh political pronouncements may follow.

Second:

Geopolitical alignments may be impacted by rising tensions. Many experts think sending Hasina to a third nation would be the safest course of action for India. By doing this, a direct conflict with Bangladesh would be avoided and her safety would be guaranteed. The United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Canada, or the Netherlands are possible locations.

As it considers its response, all eyes are currently on India. Notably, Sheikh Hasina arrived in India during Bangladesh's political unrest and has been living here for the last 15 months. Tensions in Bangladesh, meanwhile, are still rising.

A high alert has been issued by the government, and approximately 15,000 police officers have been stationed throughout Dhaka. According to reports, they have been given permission to shoot violent demonstrators if needed. The situation is still unstable, and further information about Sheikh Hasina's future is anticipated shortly.