Sheikh Hasina Says Will Return To Bangladesh But 'Could Be Killed'

Hasina also dismissed allegations that she sanctioned excessive force during the student protests that led to her ouster.

Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina said she was determined to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life. “I may be killed. I may be arrested. I may be sent to prison,” Hasina, 78, said in an email. “I am fully aware of my fate. Still, I want to go back because my people are calli

Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she was determined to return to her country by December despite facing the possibility of arrest, imprisonment or even execution.The 78-year-old former leader, who has been living in New Delhi since fleeing Bangladesh in August 2024, said she was prepar

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's fugitive ex-premier Sheikh Hasina told AFP she was determined to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life."I may be killed. I may be arrested. I may be sent to prison," Hasina, 78, said in an emailed response to questions by AFP."I am fully aware of my fate. Still, I want t

2 min readNew DelhiJul 27, 2026 09:32 PM IST Apart from Hasina, Bangladesh’s crimes tribunal issued warrants against alleged fugitives, including the then military chief, politicians, and security officials. (Source: File) In another setback for Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the prosecution of the I