Former Bangladesh Leader Sentenced to Death

Former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina, aged 78, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a Dhaka tribunal for allegedly ordering a crackdown on student protesters last year. The protests, which began over job quotas, resulted in up to 1,400 deaths, according to a UN report. Hasina, who had been praised for boosting Bangladeshs economy, denies the charges, calling the verdict biased and politically motivated. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.