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Sheikh Hasina gets death sentence: Other world leaders who received the penalty

On Monday, a court in Dhaka sentenced ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death, finding her guilty of crimes against humanity during student-led protests last year. Hasina had fled Bangladesh amid the violent unrest in the country and has since been living in exile in India.

Sagar Malik | Nov 18, 2025, 12:42 AM IST

1.Hideki Tojo, Japan

Hideki Tojo, Japan
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Japan's former prime minister Hideki Tojo was executed by hanging in 1948 after being convicted of war crimes committed during the second World War.

 

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2.Nicolae Ceausescu, Romania

Nicolae Ceausescu, Romania
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The Romanian dictator was executed by firing squad after a quick trial for abuse of power and crimes against people. 

 

3.Saddam Hussein, Iraq

Saddam Hussein, Iraq
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Saddam Hussein was convicted for crimes against humanity related to the Dujail massacre, and hanged after being overthrown in 2003.

 

4.Mohammad Najibullah, Afghanistan

Mohammad Najibullah, Afghanistan
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Afghanistan leader Mohammad Najibullah was executed by the Taliban in September 1996 after they took control of Kabul.

5.Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan

Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan
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Pervez Musharraf, former military ruler of Pakistan, was sentenced to death in absentia in 2019 while living in self-imposed exile in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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