Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Interior Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal following their death sentences for crimes against humanity. The Dhaka High Court delivered the verdict on Monday, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s ongoing political turmoil. Hasina, 78, and Kamal were convicted for their roles in a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising that led to her ousting in August 2024. Both have been fugitives, with Hasina reportedly residing in India since fleeing the country. The court’s decision was broadcast live, drawing widespread attention as Bangladesh prepares for its first elections since Hasina’s removal. Former Police Chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who pleaded guilty, received a five-year prison sentence. The extradition request is based on a bilateral treaty between Bangladesh and India, though New Delhi has yet to respond. The case underscores the deep divisions and unrest that have plagued Bangladesh since the end of Hasina’s autocratic rule, with violence already overshadowing the upcoming 2026 elections.