A Bangladeshi court sentenced former PM Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia over alleged involvement in protester attacks.

A Bangladeshi court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia over her alleged role in attacks on protesters, according to multiple news reports. The ruling stems from violence during widespread anti-government demonstrations in 2024, though she has not been present for the trial. The verdict is likely to deepen political tensions in the country.