India, Nov. 19 -- As things were progressing in Bangladesh, a harsh punishment for the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was on the cards, but few thought it would be this severe. The death sentence handed to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is both troubling and turbulent, as it could change the political history of the subcontinent. The verdict - delivered by the International Crimes Tribunal for "crimes against humanity" during the 2024 student uprising - has been received at two extremes: jubilation among opponents and anxiety within the established political spectrum. It is also a complex strategic dilemma for India, where Hasina is residing under political asylum.
While the interim government under Muhammad Yunus has ...