New Delhi, Nov 17 (UNI) India on Monday issued a guarded response to the death sentence handed down to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by the nation’s International Crimes Tribunal, saying it has noted the verdict and is committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs also said that India will continue to engage constructively with all stakeholders for ensuring peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in Bangladesh. The statement, which noticeably put double quote marks on the words “International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh”, to signify that it is a purely domestic tribunal, read:“India has noted the verdict announced by the “International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh” concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “As a close neighbour, India remains commited to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in that country. Earlier in the day, Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by the ICT of Bangladesh after being found guilty of “crimes against humanity” for her alleged role in the crackdown on student-led protests in July-August 2024 that led to the collapse of her government.