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Hasina's Pledge to Return Tests Bangladesh-India Relations and Political Reset

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vows to return from exile despite death sentence, challenging diplomatic ties and political stability.

Aug 6, 2026, 4:25 AM Nikkei Asia

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Dhaka has reacted angrily following a news conference held by former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. Hasina, ousted in a 2024 uprising and currently 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 her banned political party, the Awami League, and has exposed the fragility of the diplomatic reset between Dhaka and New Delhi. The situation underscores ongoing tensions in Bangladesh's political landscape and its relations with India.

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Nikkei Asia, "Hasina's pledge to return tests Bangladesh's India ties and political reset," August 6, 2026, https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/hasina-s-pledge-to-return-tests-bangladesh-s-india-ties-and-political-reset

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