India Responds To Dhaka Court's Verdict On Sheikh Hasina Death Sentence

Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said, "India remains committed to the interest of Bangladesh and its people".

By : ABP Live News | Updated at : 17 Nov 2025 07:18 PM (IST)

Hasina, in her first response, said she was not afraid to face her accusers in a proper tribunal, insisting the case was built on political vendetta rather than justice.
Source : ANI
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India has taken note of the verdict issued by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In a brief response, New Delhi said it remains committed to the “best interests of the people of Bangladesh,” emphasising peace, democracy, inclusion and stability as priorities. India added that it will continue to engage constructively with all stakeholders in Bangladesh.

Hasina's First Reaction

Minutes after the ruling, the party accused “extremist elements within the interim government” of driving a “brazen and murderous agenda.”

Hasina, in her first response, said she was “not afraid to face my accusers in a proper tribunal,” insisting the case was built on political vendetta rather than justice.

Charges Against Sheikh Hasina Explained

Count 1 accuses the defendants of murder, attempted murder, torture, and other inhumane acts. They are alleged to have abetted, incited, facilitated, been complicit in, and failed to prevent crimes carried out against civilians by law enforcement agencies and armed cadres linked to the Awami League.

Count 2 involves allegations that they ordered the use of lethal weapons, helicopters, and drones to suppress student protesters. The charges cite superior command responsibility, complicity, facilitation, and conspiracy.

Count 3 pertains to the July 16 killing of Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed. The accused allegedly issued orders and engaged in incitement, abetment, facilitation, conspiracy, and complicity in the murder.

Count 4 relates to the August 5 killing of six unarmed protesters at Chankharpul in Dhaka. The defendants are accused of orchestrating the deaths through direct orders, incitement, abetment, facilitation, complicity, and conspiracy.

Count 5 centres on the shooting of five protesters and the injury of another. It further alleges that the accused burned the five bodies and another protester alive, acting through complicity, facilitation, and instigation.

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