Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death: What Next For Bangladesh and India? Anil Trigunayat Decodes

Ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, a verdict former diplomat Anil Trigunayat says was widely expected given fears of a politically vindictive trial. Despite the ruling, Hasina retains strong support within the Awami League, and the decision is likely to deepen polarisation, trigger unrest, and further destabilise an already volatile Bangladesh ahead of the 2026 elections. Trigunayat warns of worsening law-and-order challenges but stresses that India should not intervene, instead hoping for a smooth transition from the interim authority to a democratically elected government that can restore stability.