Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return in December

Dhaka — Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was removed from office earlier this year following a military-backed transition, announced that she intends to return to Bangladesh in December. Speaking from a residence in London, Hasina said the timing of her comeback is intended to coincide with a planned national dialogue that she hopes will pave the way for a peaceful transfer of power. She added that her return will be “peaceful and orderly,” and that she is prepared to engage with all political stakeholders, including the interim administration, to address the country’s pressing economic and security challenges.

The announcement comes amid heightened tension in Bangladesh, where the interim government has faced criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups over restrictions on media and assembly. International observers have called for a transparent process to restore democratic governance, while neighboring India and the United Nations have urged restraint from all sides. Hasina’s planned December arrival is expected to test the interim authorities’ willingness to negotiate and could shape the nation’s political trajectory ahead of the scheduled parliamentary elections later next year.