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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her intention to return to Bangladesh from India by December, despite facing a death sentence for her government's crackdown on protesters. Hasina, who has been in exile in India since 2024, stated that she is aware of the risks, including potential arrest, imprisonment, torture, or death, but is determined to return to her country. She emphasized that she does not seek protection from foreign governments, asserting that she values friendship and cooperation with all nations but does not need foreign blessing to return to her own country.
Hasina's return comes amid an uncertain political future for her Awami League party, which remains banned and faces a crackdown with several senior leaders arrested or forced into exile. She has alleged that at least 20,000 party members have been killed since August 2024, with thousands more arrested, tortured, or forced into hiding. The current government, led by Tarique Rahman, has faced criticism from rights groups over alleged violations of civil and political rights.
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