Fate Strikes Hard As Sheikh Hasina Receives Death Verdict On Her Wedding Anniversary

 Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina was declared guilty of crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal. The ruling came on November 17, a date that also marks her wedding anniversary. The court said the hearing was one-sided because Hasina did not appear. The verdict created shock across Bangladesh.

Hasina rejected the decision and called it politically motivated. The tribunal delivered the ruling through a three-member bench. The sentence has triggered debates worldwide.

How Did Her Marriage Begin?

Media reports say Sheikh Hasina married in 1967. The ceremony happened when her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was in jail. Her mother arranged the marriage with nuclear scientist M.A. Wazed Miah. The couple lived together until Wazed Miah’s death in 2009. They raised two children, Sajeeb Wazed Joy and Saima Wazed Putul. Their family remained connected with Bangladesh’s political history. Her marriage is remembered as a key part of her personal journey. This anniversary has now turned tragic.

How Long Did Hasina Lead Bangladesh?

Sheikh Hasina served as Prime Minister five times. Her first term began in 1996. She returned to power again in 2009. She then continued for two more full terms until 2024. In January 2024, she was elected for the fifth time. But in August 2024, she was forced to resign after violent student protests. Her government collapsed due to public anger. The unrest grew day by day. The fall ended her long political dominance.

Why Did Her Government Collapse?

The student reservation reform movement exploded in 2024. The protest began peacefully but soon turned violent. Police opened fire on students. Clashes spread across the country. Many leaders of Hasina’s party were targeted. The anger moved from campuses to the streets. The movement turned into a nationwide rebellion. Under pressure, Hasina stepped down on August 5. Her exit changed the political climate completely. The revolt reshaped Bangladesh’s power structure.

Who Else Was Named As Accused?

The case includes more names besides Hasina. Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan was listed as an accused. Former Police Chief Abdullah Al-Mamun was also charged. Hasina and Khan have left the country. Mamun stayed back and became a witness for the prosecution. The court reduced his punishment for cooperating. He received a five-year sentence instead of harsher punishment. His confession was central to the verdict. His testimony turned the case sharply.

What Did The Former Police Chief Reveal?

Mamun said the orders to use “deadly weapons” came directly from Hasina. He claimed the instruction reached him through the Home Minister on July 18 last year. He admitted that the force acted on her command. His statement shocked observers. The court treated his confession as credible evidence. The testimony supported claims of state misuse of power. It helped the tribunal frame the final punishment. His decision to speak changed the case’s direction.

Why Did Verdict Move To November 17?

The hearing ended on October 23. The court first fixed November 14 for the verdict. But later it shifted the date to November 17. The tribunal said it needed more time for reviewing evidence. The new date coincidentally became Hasina’s wedding anniversary. The final ruling was announced at noon. It instantly became international news. The verdict has sparked reactions across South Asia. The case remains the biggest political blow in recent history.