In 2023, there were at least 248 death sentences recorded in Bangladesh. In contrast, there was one death sentence recorded in the Maldives, Japan and in South Korea that year.
Number of recorded death sentences in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, by country or territory
* The source recorded this number of death sentences as confirmed, however, believes the number to be more. According to the source, an accurate assessment of the number of death sentences in Afghanistan, China, North Korea, and Vietnam was not possible due to the countries' secrecy. The source states that China conducted the highest number of executions globally in 2022.
** Including one death sentence imposed by the Central Military Court.
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