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Bangladesh Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced To Death; Dhaka To Seek Extradition From India.

This special report covers the verdict from Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal, which sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death in absentia for crimes against humanity. The programme delves into the political ramifications of the ruling, the reaction from leaders of the now-banned Awami League party, and the potential diplomatic pressure on India, where Sheikh Hasina is currently in exile. Following the court's order, Sheikh Hasina stated: 'It was a motivated ruling by a rigged tribunal with no democratic mandate'. The report also features analysis from editor Shoaib Chaudhary and a direct response from the convicted former minister, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, on the future of their party and their expectations from the Indian government regarding a potential extradition request from Dhaka.

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