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Bangladesh welcomes Hasina return plan, demands she face justice
NDTV··15 Jul
Bangladesh advisor Zahed Ur Rahman on July 15 welcomed deposed PM Sheikh Hasina's plan to return to Dhaka by end of 2026, saying she must face justice as a death penalty convict. Hasina, 78, lives in India after fleeing in August 2024 following a student-led uprising. She was sentenced to death in absentia in November 2025 for alleged crimes against humanity.
Prism
What It Means For You
- India-Bangladesh diplomatic ties remain sensitive around Hasina's status.
- Hasina's return could reshape Bangladesh's Awami League politics.
- Extradition matters between India and Bangladesh involve legal, not political, handling.
What's Happening
- Hasina plans to return to Dhaka by end of 2026.
- Bangladesh welcomed the plan but insists she face trial.
- India said there is no change in its extradition approach.
Hasina Exile Timeline
- Hasina fled Dhaka in August 2024 after her government collapsed.
- She was sentenced to death in absentia in November 2025.
- She has been living in India since leaving Bangladesh.
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