Sheikh Hasina declares she will return to Bangladesh in December despite threats
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasida said she will go back to Bangladesh in December, even if the Tarique Rahman-led government tries to arrest, kill or torture her.
Speaking virtually at a Center for US-Bangladesh Relations event in Washington, Sheikh Hasida reaffirmed her plan to return to Bangladesh in December. She warned that one outlet government, headed by Tarique Rahman, could attempt to detain, harm or even kill her, but she is undeterred. The former leader framed the trip as a personal responsibility, emphasizing her lack of fear.
Why it matters
The pledge signals heightened political tension in Bangladesh and raises concerns about the safety of opposition leaders.
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