BREAKING: Sheikh Hasina Gets 6-Month Jail in Contempt Case
📅 July 2, 2025 | 📍 Dhaka — Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to 6 months imprisonment by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for contempt of court, after a leaked phone call in which she allegedly mocked the judiciary went viral. The judgment has sparked sharp political reactions and nationwide unrest.
📌 Contempt Charge Sparks Political Turmoil
The ICT bench ruled that Hasina’s remarks posed a “direct threat to judicial independence.” In the recording, Hasina allegedly claimed she had a “license to eliminate” dissent, triggering the case.
“Judiciary cannot be undermined, no matter the position,” said Justice Golam Mootuza.
📌 Hasina’s Legal Team Vows to Appeal
Currently in India since her resignation in August 2024, Hasina’s lawyers announced plans to challenge the ruling in Bangladesh’s Appellate Division. Indian authorities have not commented on extradition.
📌 Awami League Cries Foul Over ‘Targeted Verdict’
Her party, the Awami League, condemned the decision as politically motivated. “This is not justice; this is revenge,” said a party spokesperson. Protests broke out in Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chittagong.
📌 More Legal Trouble May Follow
The contempt ruling is just one of several cases against Hasina. She faces potential war crimes and human rights charges for crackdowns during 2023–2024 protests that led to over 200 deaths.
❓ FAQs About Sheikh Hasina Jail Sentence
Q1: Why did Sheikh Hasina get jail time?
A1: For contempt of court after making derogatory remarks against the judiciary in a leaked call.
Q2: Where is Sheikh Hasina now?
A2: She is currently in India after fleeing Bangladesh in August 2024.
