Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing a call for the death penalty in a recent development that has stirred controversy in the country. The demand for the capital punishment comes as part of a legal battle that accuses Hasina of orchestrating a murder plot during her time as the Prime Minister, leading to the death of four political activists.
The case against Hasina revolves around the killings that occurred in 2004 during a political rally in southwestern Bangladesh. The prosecution alleges that Sheikh Hasina, along with other senior members of her party, planned the attack on the rally, resulting in the deaths of the activists. The prosecution argues that the motive behind the attack was to eliminate political opponents and strengthen Hasina’s grip on power.
Hasina, who currently leads the opposition in Bangladesh, has vehemently denied the charges against her. She maintains that the accusations are politically motivated and aimed at tarnishing her reputation and hindering her political career. Hasina’s legal team is preparing to fight the allegations in court and is confident that she will be acquitted of all charges.
The demand for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina has elicited mixed reactions from the public and political commentators in Bangladesh. Supporters of the government see it as a necessary measure to ensure justice and accountability, while Hasina’s followers view it as a ploy to suppress dissent and eliminate political opposition in the country.
The case has underscored the deep political divisions in Bangladesh and raised concerns about the independence of the judiciary in handling high-profile cases. As the legal proceedings unfold, the outcome of Sheikh Hasina’s trial will likely have far-reaching implications for the country’s political landscape and the future of democracy in Bangladesh.
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Model:
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Death penalty sought for Bangladesh’s ex-leader Sheikh Hasina”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.