The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising, sparking mixed reactions in her birthplace, Gopalganj, and nearby Tungipara. Local residents, political leaders, and civil society representatives expressed divergent views on the verdict. Some, including leaders of Udichi, Sujan, and Jamaat-e-Islami, welcomed the ruling as a step toward justice for victims of the uprising. Others, particularly from the banned Awami League, denounced the tribunal as illegitimate and politically motivated. Several individuals, including lawyers and freedom fighters, declined to comment, citing fear or uncertainty. Ordinary citizens, such as rickshaw pullers and transport workers, largely refrained from political opinions. The ruling marks the first time in Bangladesh’s history that a former prime minister has received a death sentence, a decision observers say could reshape the nation’s political landscape and accountability standards.