Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces her plan to return to Bangladesh
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced plans to return to her country after two years in exile in India, despite facing a death penalty. The 78-year-old was ousted following a crackdown on protesters in 2024 and indicated she aims to return in December, with the exact date to be announced later.
Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has declared her intention to end her two-year exile in India and return home, notwithstanding capital charges against her. The announcement came via videolink during an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia on Wednesday, where she appeared alongside her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and other senior members of the Awami League party, including former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel.
Hashina, now 78 years old, was forced from office in 2024 following a severe government response to public demonstrations. She has indicated that December of this year represents her target timeframe for the return, though she stated that the precise date will be communicated at a future point when circumstances permit.
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