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Sheikh Hasina Vows December Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Sentence
The 78-year-old former Bangladeshi Prime Minister, convicted of crimes against humanity, announced her intention to return in December, two years after fleeing widespread protests.
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced her intention to return to Bangladesh in December, despite facing a death sentence following a conviction for crimes against humanity. The 78-year-old leader, who has been living in exile, made the declaration two years after her government was overthrown amid widespread protests.
Ms Hasina was found guilty of crimes against humanity in connection with a deadly crackdown on an uprising in 2024. This period saw nearly two months of sustained protests that, according to the United Nations, resulted in approximately 1,400 fatalities across the country. She fled Bangladesh by helicopter during the unrest.
Addressing the press, Ms Hasina acknowledged the significant risks associated with her planned return, stating that she could face detention or even death upon her arrival. She also explicitly ruled out any possibility of back-channel negotiations with the current Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government concerning her re-entry into the country.
Her speech coincided with the second anniversary of her ouster from power. During her public remarks, Ms Hasina also took the opportunity to commend India, noting that the neighbouring nation had consistently supported Bangladesh whenever assistance was required.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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