Why was Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in Bangladesh?

A Bangladeshi tribunal sentenced Hasina to death over her alleged role in the 2024 crackdown on protesters. The UN estimates that as many as 1,400 people were killed during the crackdown.

Why did Bangladesh reject Sheikh Hasina’s request for a new passport and identity card?

Bangladesh said its laws restrict issuing travel documents to people convicted of serious offences, and its chief prosecutor said there was no legal scope to issue them to Hasina. The government also urged India to hand her over under the extradition treaty.

What could happen if Sheikh Hasina returns to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s chief prosecutor said she would have to face the death sentence if she returned. Hasina has said she intends to return and surrender, while warning that she could be arrested or killed.

HT Evening News Brief November 10: Sheikh Hasina faces death sentence on return, one year of Red Fort blast and more

Here's a quick recap of the day's top headlines from India, the world and the field of sports and entertainment.

Published on: Nov 10, 2026, 18:19:30 IST

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Good evening! Here's your 5-minute wrap of the day's top headlines from across the country, the world of politics and sports, and entertainment.

Hasina’s London-based lawyers recently sought a new passport and identity card from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi (FILE PHOTO)

Sheikh Hasina faces death sentence if she returns, says Bangladesh prosecutor

Bangladesh’s chief prosecutor said former prime minister Sheikh Hasina would have to face her death sentence if she returned to the country. Hasina’s London-based lawyers recently sought a new passport and identity card from the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, ahead of her planned return. Dhaka rejected the request and reiterated its demand for her extradition from India. Read more

Red Fort blast, a year on: How doctor Umar and his accomplices planned the attack

Investigators believe the group behind the November 10, 2025, Red Fort blast initially tried to travel to Afghanistan to support pan-Islamic causes. After those attempts failed, they allegedly planned the suicide bombing under an operation code-named “Heavenly Hind”. The attack killed 12 people, and the NIA named nine accused in its charge sheet. Read more

Sonia Gandhi recalls encounters with Bill Clinton, Nicolas Sarkozy and Princess Diana in memoir

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In her memoir Belonging, Sonia Gandhi recounts encounters with several world leaders, including former US president Bill Clinton, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Princess Diana. She recalls noticing Clinton looking at women during a reception in Delhi, describes Sarkozy's manner as arrogant and shares a lighthearted interaction involving Diana and her mother. Read more

Gadi Eisenkot names Matan Kahana as candidate for Israel's Knesset speaker

Gadi Eisenkot has reached an agreement with opposition leaders Naftali Bennett, Yair Golan, Avigdor Lieberman and Yair Lapid on candidates for key positions in Israel's 26th Knesset. Former minister Matan Kahana has been named as the candidate for speaker. Eisenkot has 28 days to form a government, with a possible 14-day extension. Read more

Daniel Radcliffe unsure if he will watch HBO's new Harry Potter series

Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter in the film franchise, is unsure whether he will watch HBO's upcoming television adaptation. The actor said his long association with the films and his limited television viewing make him hesitant. He also said he had written to new Harry Potter actor Dominic McLaughlin to wish him well. Read more

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