Hasina's death sentence: India's new challenge in South Asian diplomacy

Dr Satyawan Saurabh
Amid unprecedented political turmoil in Bangladesh, the death sentence handed down by a tribunal to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not just a court verdict, but a historic event that has shaken the entire South Asian geopolitical landscape. The sentence came at a time when Hasina was already enjoying political asylum in India, and against the backdrop of widespread public anger and violent protests against her government in Bangladesh.
The verdict has brought the credibility of Bangladesh's democratic institutions, the transparency of the judicial process, and the stability of governance into sharp debate. But more importantly, it is plunging India into a deep diplomatic quandary, where each move could have far-reaching implications for regional dynamics and bilateral interests. (To be contd)