Global News Podcast Ex-Bangladesh leader sentenced to death
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Nov 17, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Arunade Mukherjee shares live updates from Dhaka, capturing the intense reactions to the tribunal's death sentence for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over her role in the 2024 protests. Anbarasan Etirajan analyzes the diplomatic fallout for India-Bangladesh relations and public sentiment. Lara El-Gibali unveils troubling findings from the BBC Eye investigation into civilian killings in 2005, while Kelly Meyer discusses Trump's reversal on releasing Epstein files, revealing the complex interplay of politics and public pressure.
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Verdict Risks Deepening Political Rift
- The death sentence for Sheikh Hasina deepens Bangladesh's political polarisation and risks unrest ahead of elections.
- India faces a diplomatic dilemma over extradition given Hasina's prior ties and domestic political sensitivities.
Courtroom Scenes And Lively Reactions
- Arunade Mukherjee described applause and chants outside court demanding Hasina be hanged as emotions ran high.
- She noted the police chief received a lighter sentence because he cooperated and was present in court.
Extradition Threatens Bilateral Ties
- India may deny extradition if it judges the trial unfair, but refusal will strain ties with Dhaka.
- Bangladesh-India relations are already tense, making any extradition decision politically fraught.