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Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant for former PM Sheikh Hasina

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Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant for former PM Sheikh Hasina

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Sheikh Hasina’s Rule in Bangladesh: The Road to Authoritarianism

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Sheikh Hasina’s Rule in Bangladesh: The Road to Authoritarianism

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Sheikh Hasina’s Rule in Bangladesh: The Road to Authoritarianism

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April 4, 2025 | The autocratic legacy of this once-democratic icon holds back her country’s politics.

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'Then shoot me': Inside Sheikh Hasina's final defiance, army ultimatum and reluctant exit from Bangladesh

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'Then shoot me': Inside Sheikh Hasina's final defiance, army ultimatum and reluctant exit from Bangladesh

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‘Then shoot me’: Inside Sheikh Hasina’s final defiance, army ultimatum and reluctant exit from Bangladesh - Times of India

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South Asia News: In August 2024, Sheikh Hasina’s premiership reached a dramatic climax as protests engulfed Dhaka. Refusing to resign despite immense pressure from mil

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Reuters Staff. “Bangladesh Tribunal Issues Arrest Warrant for Former PM Sheikh Hasina.” Reuters, 18 Oct. 2024, www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bangladesh-crimes-tribunal-issues-arrest-warrant-exiled-former-prime-minister-2024-10-17/. Accessed 2 June 2025.

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Das, Shuva. “Sheikh Hasina’s Rule in Bangladesh: The Road to Authoritarianism.” Oxford Political Review, 4 Apr. 2025, oxfordpoliticalreview.com/2025/04/04/sheikh-hasinas-rule-in-bangladesh-the-road-to-authoritarianism/. Accessed 2 June 2025.

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Desk, TOI World. ““Then Shoot Me”: Inside Sheikh Hasina’s Final Defiance, Army Ultimatum and Reluctant Exit from Bangladesh.” The Times of India, Times of India, 28 May 2025, timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/then-shoot-me-inside-sheikh-hasinas-final-defiance-army-ultimatum-and-reluctant-exit-from-bangladesh/articleshow/121461551.cms. Accessed 2 June 2025.

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This article stays in the middle. It gives facts without taking a side and quotes both Hasina’s allies and her critics, therefore there is no bias.

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This article is clearly against Hasina. It argues that her time in power was corrupt and that her return hurt democracy in Bangladesh. It uses strong words in the headline and word choice to show why she’s a dangerous political figure. The title already gives away that the article is against Hasina by saying she led the country toward “authoritarianism.” It tells readers right away that the article is going to blame her. This article has very strong word choice and sounds like it was written very professionally which makes it seem more of a reliable source when it is actually bias.

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This article is on Hasina’s side. It shows her as a strong and brave leader who was treated unfairly by the military. It tries to make the reader feel sympathy for her and support her return to power. This news article uses Bias through photos and Bias by word choice. The photos show her looking calm and strong, which fits the story’s goal of making her look like a good leader and helps people feel like she was treated unfairly. The article uses really dramatic words like when it quotes Hasina saying, “Then shoot me” which makes her sound super brave. This kind of language makes readers feel sympathy for her and see her as a hero.

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The potential audience is international readers who want a reliable report on what is going on with Sheikh Hasina.

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The potential audience for this article is Western audiences who may already have concerns about leaders like Hasina. It may also appeal to Bangladeshis who oppose Hasina’s long rule and want international recognition.

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This news source is aimed at readers in India and Bangladesh who are either sympathetic to Sheikh Hasina or interested in the emotional and political drama behind her exile. It can also be targeted toward people who support democracy and want to see Hasina portrayed as a defender of civilian power.

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This article talks about what happened with Sheikh Hasina's exile, without taking sides. It explains that a war crimes court gave out a warrant for her arrest and shares both the charges and what her lawyers said in response. It tries to stay fair by showing both the government’s and her side so readers can decide what they think.

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The article says that Sheikh Hssinas government became more controlling over time, using power to shut down people who disagreed with her, mess with elections, etc. It explains that her exile wasn't just about politics, but also it was part of bigger problems with how democracy works in Bangladesh. It talks about how Hasina isn’t just someone who was treated unfairly, but someone who helped cause the problems the country is facing now.

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This article argues that Sheikh Hasina’s forced exile in August 2024 was an undemocratic move by the Bangladesh military. It presents her as courageous and loyal to her country especially through the quote “Then shoot me,” which emphasizes her refusal to abandon her country easily. It focuses on how the military’s involvement in government decisions was a problem, and how Hasina actions were about protecting the country from more harm.

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​​It is important to look at different perspectives because it helps the reader understand the full story, avoid making unfair judgments, and think more deeply about the topic at hand. When analyzing the three articles about Sheikh Hasina's exile, each one told the story differently. For example, The Times of India supported Hasina, saying that, "Sheikh Rehana, Hasina’s sister, reportedly fell to her knees clutching Hasina’s feet, begging her to step down for the sake of the nation. But the prime minister stood her ground until her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, was brought into the fold" (Desk, TOI World). Their goal was to make Hasina look like a strong leader who is great at standing up to military pressure. On the other hand, the Oxford Political Review took a more critical view, stating that, "With Hasina’s exile in India, the interim government faces a daunting task of navigating a fragile political system and of dealing with her remaining supporters and sympathisers entrenched in all state institutions" (Shuva Das). Their take on this was saying she hurt democracy and used her power in harmful ways to benefit herself instead of the country overall. Then Reuters gave a neutral summary, just laying out the facts and both sides, like when they reported that the student-led protests led to 700 deaths (paraphrased from Reuters Staff). They gave a neutral perspective that is useful to get information without the political confusion of most news sources. These differences show how important it is to question how the media presents information, whether it’s through emotional language, what quotes they include, or what details they leave out. Reading all three helped me understand that there’s more than one truth in a political situation like this, and that readers need to think carefully before choosing a side. Looking at multiple views gave a better understanding of what really happened and why it matters.