Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she plans to return to the country from self-imposed exile in India around December, despite facing a death sentence and the possibility of being arrested upon arrival.
In an interview with Reuters, Hasina said she and several senior leaders of the Awami League intend to return voluntarily and surrender before the courts, saying they are prepared to face the legal process.
Hasina stated that she is willing to return even if it puts her personal safety at risk, insisting she wants to defend herself through the country's judicial system.
Her announcement comes after a period of major political upheaval in Bangladesh following her removal from power in 2024, with the country's political landscape undergoing significant changes.
The Awami League, once Bangladesh's governing party, remains banned, while the current authorities continue pursuing legal cases against several of its senior leaders.
Political analysts say Hasina's planned return could significantly raise political tensions, with supporters and opponents closely watching how the government responds.
Authorities have not yet commented on the logistics of her proposed return or how any legal proceedings would unfold.
As Bangladesh prepares for a potentially historic political development, attention is now focused on whether Sheikh Hasina will return as planned and what impact her arrival could have on the country's political future.
