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Former PM Sheikh Hasina Will Face Execution if She Returns to Bangladesh, Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam Says

    Former PM Sheikh Hasina Will Face Execution if She Returns to Bangladesh, Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam Says

    DHAKA, November 11, 2026 (VoM News): In a crystal clear message, the Bangladeshi prosecutor, Md Aminul Islam, has hinted off the execution of Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina if she returns to the country.

    Earlier, the prosecutor had secured her death sentence, now made these remarks stating that she had already missed the deadline to appeal her conviction.

    Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam while interacting with reporters stated that Hasina had no remaining legal recourse after failing to file an appeal within the prescribed 30-day period following the judgment.

    “The statute says that an appeal must be filed within 30 days of the delivery of the judgement,” he said.

    Prior to this, a Dhaka court had sentenced the Hasina, 79, to death absentia after being convicted on three counts of crimes against humanity over the deadly crackdown on the 2024 student-led uprising.

    As she fled to India in August 2024 after mass protests forced her from power. After which, she has since remained in self-imposed exile and has repeatedly expressed her intention to return to Bangladesh in December.

    As per Hasina, the trial is a “jurisprudential joke” and said she was aware that returning could result in her execution.

    Meanwhile, on the other side, Bangladesh has formally sought Hasina’s extradition from India. New Delhi has said the request is under legal review. Her continued presence in India has also strained relations between the two neighbouring countries.

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