Sheikh Hasina Plans Return to Bangladesh Amid Legal Challenges
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina intends to return to Bangladesh in December after two years in India. She faces a death sentence for her role in the crackdown on 2024 protests that resulted in approximately 1,400 deaths, according to a UN report. Hasina, 78, stated she plans to surrender to the courts upon her return, despite the risk of arrest or violence. Along with her, other exiled leaders of the Awami League, including former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, are expected to return. Bangladesh's authorities have sought her extradition from India, and Hasina has not communicated with Dhaka regarding her plans. Her return could impact the political landscape as the new government seeks stability after recent upheaval.
Published 1 day ago • 10 Jul 2026, 02:00 PM IST