Bangladesh condemned former PM Sheikh Hasina's virtual press conference from India as an affront to sovereignty, triggering nationwide protests and a petrol bomb attack.
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 78, sentenced to death in absentia, plans to return to Bangladesh in December, blaming the 2024 uprising on a 'coordinated assault' and dismissing her sentence as 'legally void'
Sheikh Hasina said she plans to return to Bangladesh in December even though she faces a death sentence over the 2024 crackdown. Her remarks, made from exile in India, drew sharp criticism from Dhaka.
Bangladesh's ousted former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, delivered her first public media address from Delhi since fleeing a violent uprising in 2024, demanding political freedoms and accusing the government of persecution.
Die frühere bangladeschische Regierungschefin Hasina hat trotz drohender Verhaftung ihre Rückkehr in die Heimat angekündigt. Sie lebt seit August 2024 im indischen Exil.
Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina vowed in a Delhi audio broadcast to return to Bangladesh in December despite facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity linked to the 2024 uprising.
Ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia and living in exile in India, is set to make a virtual public appearance in New Delhi, prompting a media ban in Bangladesh and renewed extradition tensions.
India's MEA states no government involvement in a private media event featuring former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, amid concerns from Bangladesh over potential endorsement of her views, as she prepares for her first public appearance since resigning in 2024.
Two years after an uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina, critics fear Bangladesh is slipping backward as the current BNP government rolls back interim reform ordinances and Hasina plans a December return.
Bangladesh urged India to clarify its stance after ousted leader Sheikh Hasina announced a planned video address at a Delhi event, marking the anniversary of the uprising that toppled her government.
Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs asked India to clarify whether it supports an upcoming virtual address by former PM Sheikh Hasina in Delhi, warning it could impact bilateral ties.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India two years ago after a security crackdown, is expected to make her first public appearance this week via a virtual address from New Delhi. Dhaka continues to seek her extradition while New Delhi maintains she cannot conduct political activities.
Bangladesh President Shahabuddin resigned from his ceremonial post before his term ended in 2028, citing illness. His decision coincides with former Prime Minister Hasina's plan to return in December to surrender after a court conviction, with sources indicating government pressure due to Shahabuddin's ties to Hasina.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal chief prosecutor stated that former PM Sheikh Hasina will be sent directly to jail upon her return, with no opportunity to surrender to the court. This comes after Hasina's assertion that she would return and surrender by December, following her death sentence in absentia.
Ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina plans to return from exile in India in December to challenge the ban on her Awami League party, despite facing a death sentence. Her return could destabilize politics but may improve strained ties with India.
Ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence, plans to return from India in December to surrender to authorities. She aims to test the nation's justice system, which she believes is farcical, and stand with her repressed party members.
孟加拉前總理哈希納表示，她本人及黨內高層計劃在今年12月左右返國自首，以面對人道罪與貪腐指控。這是她流亡印度近2年來首次提出具體返國時間表，但她拒絕透露確切日期。
孟加拉前總理哈希納（Sheikh Hasina）表示，她與人民聯盟高層計畫年底返國，面對司法判決，即使可能被捕甚至判處死刑。她否認鎮壓指控，並為其執政辯護，認為人民有權決定政黨的去留。
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh voluntarily around December, despite a death sentence for crimes against humanity. She intends to surrender to the courts upon arrival, stating she must return to her soil.
Bangladesh's BNP government, through Information Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, has warned media outlets against broadcasting statements by Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina. The government cited court orders banning her speeches and stated that broadcasting them constitutes defiance. The BNP also declared that the Awami League, banned by the court, cannot engage in political activities under any name.
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in self-imposed exile in India since her 2024 ouster, has vowed to return to her homeland this year. Her statement follows her Awami League party's founding day, amidst arrests of activists and a death sentence against her in absentia by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal.
Exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh, fighting for political rights and democracy restoration, despite facing a death sentence she claims is politically motivated.
Border Guard Bangladesh and India's Border Security Force held cordial talks in New Delhi on illegal migration. Bangladesh seeks an end to India's practice of "pushing back" migrants, an issue that has become increasingly contentious.
India confirmed on April 17 it is conducting a formal review of Bangladesh's extradition request for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 after her government fell to protesters. This marks a significant shift from India's previous non-committal stance, as Delhi seeks to balance its legal obligations with maintaining stable relations with Bangladesh's new government.
