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Sheikh Hasina Eyes Return to Bangladesh by December, Ready to Face Arrest
✍️ Times of India
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 12:40 PM
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Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has announced plans to return to her country by December, stating she is willing to confront arrest, imprisonment or even execution upon arrival.
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has declared her intention to return to the country by December, after fleeing in August 2024 following widespread protests that ended her rule. She has stated that she is prepared to face arrest, imprisonment or even execution upon her arrival.
Her party, the Awami League, is currently under repression and facing a series of legal proceedings following the change in government. The new administration has initiated investigations into opposition leaders, including Hasina, as part of its broader political restructuring.
The announcement comes amid a tense political climate, with the opposition alleging that the new government is targeting former leaders through legal channels. Hasina’s planned return could intensify scrutiny and potentially lead to further legal action against her.
Despite the risks, Hasina has expressed determination to return and confront any legal consequences, signalling her continued engagement in Bangladesh’s political landscape.
Her party, the Awami League, is currently under repression and facing a series of legal proceedings following the change in government. The new administration has initiated investigations into opposition leaders, including Hasina, as part of its broader political restructuring.
The announcement comes amid a tense political climate, with the opposition alleging that the new government is targeting former leaders through legal channels. Hasina’s planned return could intensify scrutiny and potentially lead to further legal action against her.
Despite the risks, Hasina has expressed determination to return and confront any legal consequences, signalling her continued engagement in Bangladesh’s political landscape.