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The Sheikh Hasina Case and the Fall of Power: Inside the 2024 Student Uprising, Tribunal Verdict, and the Reckoning of Bangladesh's Political System

The Sheikh Hasina Case and the Fall of Power: Inside the 2024 Student Uprising, Tribunal Verdict, and the Reckoning of Bangladesh's Political System

Esquivel, John A.

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Social Movements

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ISBN13: 9798275100099
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 18 2025
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sheikh Hasina Case and the Fall of Power: Inside the 2024 Student Uprising, Tribunal Verdict, and the Reckoning of Bangladesh's Political System offers an examination of one of the most consequential political reckonings in contemporary South Asia. Drawing on documented events, tribunal records, international reporting, and public statements, the book details the downfall of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity following the violent suppression of student-led demonstrations.

This book presents a structured detail of state power, mass dissent, judicial confrontation, and regional diplomacy. It traces the transformation of peaceful demonstrations into a nationwide uprising, the subsequent government crackdown, and the far-reaching consequences that unfolded across domestic and international institutions. The chapters guide readers through the proceedings of the International Crimes Tribunal, the charges brought against Hasina and senior officials, the exile that followed, and the political, legal, and ethical debates surrounding the verdict.

The book also examines the institutional collapse that accompanied the crisis, including the ban on the Awami League, the establishment of an interim administration, and the shifts in public confidence as accountability was tested. Attention is given to regional implications, particularly the tense extradition dynamics between Bangladesh and India, as well as the reactions of human rights organizations, foreign ministries, and global observers.

Equally important is the historical dimension. The text explores the political lineage of the Mujib family, the conditions that influenced Hasina's ascent to power, and the long-standing concerns surrounding democratic erosion, intimidation, and concentrated authority. By studying both the immediate events and their deeper origins, the book provides a broad, coherent understanding of a national crisis of Bangladesh's political future.

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