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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's return plan sparks unrest fears

Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, is planning a return from exile in India, a move that analysts fear could reignite unrest. Her passport application has been rejected by Bangladeshi authorities, who insist she should be extradited to face legal proceedings following a death sentence issued in absentia. This situation raises concerns about potential confrontations between her Awami League party and supporters of the current government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. AI

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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's return plan sparks unrest fears

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    Sheikh Hasina’s plan for return to Bangladesh fuels fears of renewed unrest

    Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return from exile in India could fuel renewed unrest and test Dhaka’s ability to maintain stability and pursue national reconciliation, analysts have warned. The prospect of her return has raised questions about how Prime …