The recent conviction of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity has ignited widespread protests and intense political debate in Bangladesh. Hasina and her aide, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, were sentenced to death by a Dhaka special tribunal for their roles in a brutal crackdown during the July Uprising of 2024, which resulted in over 1,400 deaths, including the killing of six student protesters. Families of victims, such as Shahina Begum and Mokbul Hossain, demand that Hasina be extradited from India and executed, viewing the verdict as a step toward justice. However, questions remain about whether she will face actual enforcement, given her exile in India and the country's reluctance to extradite her due to their close diplomatic ties. India’s relationship with Bangladesh is complex, rooted in strategic, economic, and political interdependence, but recent shifts in Bangladesh’s foreign policy under interim leader Muhammad Yunus suggest a move away from reliance on India, aiming to diversify strategic partnerships with China and others. Experts warn that the next political developments in Bangladesh and the upcoming elections could influence the future of India-Bangladesh relations, which are already strained by public sentiment and diplomatic considerations. The verdict has been welcomed by political parties and some civil society groups but criticized by international human rights organizations for potential procedural unfairness and for maintaining the death penalty, which they oppose. The controversy underscores broader issues of justice, accountability, and political stability in Bangladesh amid deepening regional tensions.