Sheikh Hasina’s fall: PM to exile to death sentence, 2025

Over twelve months, Sheikh Hasina’s political fortunes swung dramatically: from entrenched prime minister to embattled leader in exile, culminating in a death sentence handed down by a Bangladesh court. The article traces protests, defections, legal cases, and shifts within the security establishment, explains what triggered her fall, and assesses regional reactions and possible next steps. Economic pressures and accountability debates.