In response to a fatal crackdown on student-led rallies last year that led to Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the presidency, prosecutors in Bangladesh have called for her execution. Hasina is on trial for crimes against humanity after fleeing to India.
A leaked audio clip claims that she gave the order for security personnel to "use lethal weapons" against demonstrators. She disputes the accusations.
Hasina's 15-year leadership came to an end after weeks of protest that claimed up to 1,400 lives. Since its independence war in 1971, Bangladesh had never experienced such violence.
Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor, stated that Hasina should be given 1,400 death sentences. "Since that is not humanly possible, we demand at least one," he stated.
A leaked audio clip claims that she gave the order for security personnel to "use lethal weapons" against demonstrators. She disputes the accusations.
Hasina's 15-year leadership came to an end after weeks of protest that claimed up to 1,400 lives. Since its independence war in 1971, Bangladesh had never experienced such violence.
Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor, stated that Hasina should be given 1,400 death sentences. "Since that is not humanly possible, we demand at least one," he stated.
