Sheikh Hasina Could Face Execution if She Returns to Bangladesh.. Prosecutor Warns

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina could face the death penalty if she returns to the country, prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam has warned. He stated that the deadline for appealing against her sentence had expired. In November 2025, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Hasina to death over crimes against humanity linked to the deadly crackdown on student protests in 2024. Hasina has denied the allegations and rejected the verdict, questioning the fairness of the trial conducted in her absence.

Hasina resigned as Prime Minister and left Bangladesh in August 2024 after student-led protests intensified. She has been staying in India ever since, bringing an end to her nearly two-decade-long rule. She had previously vowed to return to Bangladesh in December and surrender before the court. Meanwhile, Dhaka continues to insist that she be extradited. Her aides said the return date would be announced after the necessary official procedures are completed. However, the Bangladesh High Commission has not yet officially responded to her requests for a new passport and identity card, leaving uncertainty over her proposed return.