India on Monday issued a statement after a court in Dhaka sentenced former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death. The tribunal found Hasina, aged 78, guilty of committing crimes against humanity during last year's student-led protests and handed her the death penalty. Hasina had fled Bangladesh amid violent unrest in the country and has since been living in exile in the Indian capital.

What did India say in its statement?

In its statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said: "India has noted the verdict announced by the ‘International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh’ concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina." It added: "As a close neighbour, India remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy, inclusion and stab

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