Dhaka has reacted angrily following a news conference held in New Delhi by former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina, ousted in a 2024 uprising and living in self-imposed exile in India, has pledged to return to Bangladesh in December 2026 despite having been sentenced to death in November 2025.

Her announcement has raised significant questions about the future of the banned Awami League and has exposed the fragility of the ongoing diplomatic reset between Dhaka and New Delhi.

The situation underscores the complex political dynamics in Bangladesh and the delicate nature of its relations with India.

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