Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Vows Return Despite Death Sentence

Dhaka. Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her stance to return to the country in December even if she is sentenced to death. She, who has been in exile in India after being ousted from power in the student movement of 2024, said that her decision will not change despite the possibility of arrest, jail, and torture.

A special tribunal had sentenced Hasina to death for crimes against humanity in 2025, holding her responsible for the fatal crackdown on protesters. According to a United Nations report, about 1,400 people died in the incident. Hasina, however, has denied the charges and questioned the validity of the verdict.