Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return to her country by December despite facing a death sentence in absentia for alleged 'crimes against humanity'. She fears being killed, arrested, or imprisoned.
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her determination to return to her country by December, despite facing a death sentence in absentia for alleged 'crimes against humanity'. Hasina, 78, was sentenced to death in November 2024 by a special tribunal in Dhaka for her government's brutal crackdown on student-led protests in 2024. She told AFP that she may be killed, arrested, or imprisoned upon her return. Hasina dismissed allegations that she sanctioned excessive force during the student protests that led to her ouster, as reported by NDTV. The exact date of her return is yet to be confirmed.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stated her intention to return to the country by December 2026, despite facing significant personal risks. She expressed concern over potential arrests or imprisonment but emphasized that her decision was driven by a perceived call from her constituents. Hasina also dismissed allegations of excessive force during student-led protests in 2024 which led to her government's ouster.