Hasina’s sentencing: A staged trial by Yunus regime to cover its own failures

The Muhammad Yunus government in Bangladesh has faced criticism for politicizing the judicial process, notably through the International Crimes Tribunal’s death sentence against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, seen by many as a politically motivated spectacle rather than a fair ruling. Since taking power in 2024, the interim regime has suppressed dissent, banned the Awami League, delayed elections, and conducted mass arrests under “Operation Devil Hunt.” Allegations of links with Pakistan-based extremist groups and attempts to rewrite historical narratives have raised fears of internal divisions. Amid this turmoil, India remains cautious about extradition requests, prioritizing legality over political motives. Regional stability is at risk.