Sheikh Hasina vows to return, but will Bangladesh accept fugitive ex-PM?
Summary
Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, who was ousted two years ago, said she plans to return to Bangladesh despite facing arrest or death. She spoke from New Delhi, stating she wants to restore democracy and national unity in Bangladesh, where the current government sentenced her to death for crimes linked to a 2024 uprising.Key Facts
- Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh for 15 years before being forced to flee to India after a student-led uprising in 2024.
- Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Hasina to death for crimes against humanity related to 1,400 deaths during the uprising.
- India, where Hasina currently lives, has not yet decided whether to extradite her to Bangladesh.
- Protesters in Dhaka burned Hasina’s effigy in response to her speech from New Delhi.
- The current Bangladeshi government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, opposes her return and criticized India for hosting her speech.
- Supporters of Hasina’s banned Awami League party hope her return will help them come out of hiding and regain political influence.
- Former cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan, a party supporter now accused of crimes and living outside Bangladesh, faced attacks on his family home after Hasina’s speech.
- Hasina rejects claims that the 2024 uprising was a popular protest and calls it a coordinated attempt to remove her government.
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