Reports of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's possible return have triggered fresh political tensions and international attention. The chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has urged Hasina to surrender and warned against any action that could create instability. Hasina, who left Bangladesh in 2024 following widespread protests, has said she plans to return voluntarily with Awami League members. She continues to deny the charges against her, while authorities in Bangladesh have maintained legal action against the former leader.

Sheikh Hasina return row: Bangladesh tribunal demands surrender amid political tensions | Bangladesh

Addressing a press conference in Dhaka, Foreign Minister Tauhid Hossain said, "We have clearly informed India of our position. We have conveyed that we want her (Sheikh Hasina) back for judicial process."



'We want her back...': Bangladesh formally writes to India to facilitate return of Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh's foreign ministry on Monday (Dec 23) formally wrote to India to facilitate the return of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Addressing a press conference in Dhaka, Foreign Minister Tauhid Hossain said, "We have clearly informed India of our position.

A leaked phone call allegedly between former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and a man named Tanvir has stirred controversy in political circles, Dhaka Tribune reported.

Sheikh Hasina 'close enough' to return home quickly, leaked phone call suggests

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Aug 26) received a phone call from United States President Joe Biden following his historic visit to Ukraine last week.

‘Ignoring for convenience’: Speculations rife as US skips ‘Bangladesh’ in readout after Biden-Modi call

Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged India to extradite ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial for ‘plotting to thwart the country's revolution.

‘India not fulfilling commitment…,’ BNP wants Hasina extradited, new case filed against ex-PM

Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has said that the former Prime Minister and party's Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman will stand for elections if they are fit.

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia will stand for elections, if fit, says BNP Secretary General Mirza

Three slips, a gully, a forward short leg, a backward short leg and a silly point! For cricket-loving South Asia, in which even mountainous laggard Nepal has officially risen to the highest levels of competition, the sport left by British colonial masters is a matter of both love and habit now.

Chinks in diplomatic armour: Why the Bangladesh crisis is a wake-up call for encircled India

Having narrowly missed out on the opportunity to secure an Olympics gold medal, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement. Phogat took to social media to make the emotional announcement, a day after being disqualified from the 50kg category.

Morning news brief: Indian wrestler Phogat retires, Bangladesh's interim govt to take charge, and more

Bangladesh’s Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to become the head of the country's interim government on Thursday (Aug 8), according to Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman.

Bangladesh crisis: Interim gov led by Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus to take oath on Thursday

Nearly 600 people from Bangladesh were stopped from entering India at a border point in the Indian state of West Bengal by the Border Security Force (BSF), which has been on high alert since Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and fled the country on Monday.

600 Bangladeshis attempt to cross into India's West Bengal fearing for their lives, stopped by border security

Bangladesh’s new police chief has offered an apology to the country following massive student protests that left hundreds dead over the past weeks. Md Mainul Islam, who was appointed on Tuesday (Aug 6), apologised for the conduct of police officers and vowed an "impartial" probe into the killings.

Bangladesh crisis: New police chief tenders apology, says officers violated human rights

In the final hours of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s reign, the country’s army firmly refused to implement her curfew orders, leaving the 76-year-old leader vulnerable.

Bangladesh crisis: Army refused to implement Hasina’s curfew order before her resignation

Months of power cuts and fuel hikes have created frustration among the Bangladeshis. Tensions have now taken on to the streets, where members of opposition parties are calling for fresh elections. @MaroWardak gets you a report on this week's #SouthAsiaDiary.

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Sheikh Hasina return row: Bangladesh tribunal demands surrender amid political tensions | Bangladesh

'We want her back...': Bangladesh formally writes to India to facilitate return of Sheikh Hasina

'We want her back...': Bangladesh formally writes to India to facilitate return of Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina 'close enough' to return home quickly, leaked phone call suggests

‘Ignoring for convenience’: Speculations rife as US skips ‘Bangladesh’ in readout after Biden-Modi call

‘India not fulfilling commitment…,’ BNP wants Hasina extradited, new case filed against ex-PM

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia will stand for elections, if fit, says BNP Secretary General Mirza

Chinks in diplomatic armour: Why the Bangladesh crisis is a wake-up call for encircled India

Morning news brief: Indian wrestler Phogat retires, Bangladesh's interim govt to take charge, and more

Bangladesh crisis: Interim gov led by Nobel winner Muhammad Yunus to take oath on Thursday

600 Bangladeshis attempt to cross into India's West Bengal fearing for their lives, stopped by border security

Bangladesh crisis: New police chief tenders apology, says officers violated human rights

Bangladesh crisis: Army refused to implement Hasina’s curfew order before her resignation

South Asia Diary | Bangladesh on the boil