WorldEx-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
Former Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina is gambling on returning to the country despite having been sentenced to death. The 78-year-old was convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown during a 2024 uprising. Her planned return therefore carries the risk of facing the death penalty. The case links her political comeback attempt directly to the verdict against her.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-08-05 19:02Original
Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
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