Bangladesh's ousted former PM Hasina signals plan to return to politics
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India two years ago, used her first public appearance since then not to address the charges for which she has been sentenced to death, but to signal her ongoing influence as a political contender.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made her first public appearance since fleeing to India two years ago, but did not address the charges for which she has been sentenced to death. Instead, she used the moment to signal that she remains an influential figure in Bangladeshi politics.
Hasina was removed from power in a coup and has not returned to the country since. Her appearance has renewed speculation about her political future.
Observers say any return would face both legal and political obstacles. How Bangladesh's current government would respond remains unclear.
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