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Sheikh Hasina's Return to Bangladesh Will Unleash a "Storm," Claims Shoaib Chowdhury.
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News18•01-10-2026, 17:13
Sheikh Hasina's Return to Bangladesh Will Unleash a "Storm," Claims Shoaib Chowdhury.
- •Senior journalist Shoaib Chowdhury predicts a major political shift in Bangladesh with former PM Sheikh Hasina's potential return in December.
- •Chowdhury claims Bangladesh's economy has declined since August 5, 2024, with rising unemployment and inflation.
- •He states approximately one crore people are unemployed, and prices of essentials and fuel have significantly increased.
- •Amid security concerns and growing public frustration, Chowdhury foresees a "storm" upon Hasina's return.
- •He asserts India supports Sheikh Hasina and will play a crucial role in helping Bangladesh overcome its current challenges.
Key Questions Answered
Sheikh Hasina intends to voluntarily return to Bangladesh in December to face the legal system, surrender in court, and revive her political party, the Awami League, despite having been sentenced to death in absentia.
Having been sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for alleged crimes against humanity during the 2024 student protests, Bangladesh authorities have stated she is likely to be arrested immediately upon entering the country.
Senior journalist Shoaib Chowdhury and analysts view her voluntary return as a high-stakes gamble that will create massive political pressure, shift her image from a fugitive to a defiant leader, and spark major changes in Bangladesh.
