Sheikh Hasina Plans Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Sentence
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia in November 2025, intends to return to Bangladesh from India by December. Hasina fled in August 2024 following a crackdown on youth protests that resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths. She has acknowledged the risks of arrest or torture upon her return but stated her decision remains unchanged. Hasina has denied wrongdoing and criticized the current government for the persecution of her party members. She plans to announce the specific details of her return later, asserting that her move is about supporting the people of Bangladesh, not regaining power.
Published 2 days ago • 05 Nov 2026, 03:16 PM IST