Bangladesh, Sept. 7 -- Awami League President Sheikh Hasina says senior Presidium Member Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim will serve as party president in her absence, ruling out her sister Sheikh Rehana for the role.

Hasina made the remarks in a telephone interview with Amal Sarkar, executive editor of Indian outlet The Wall.

"Sheikh Selim is now the senior-most Presidium member. He will serve as president in my absence," the report quoted her as saying.

Hasina has been in India since leaving Bangladesh after the student-led uprising of Aug 5, 2024.

She was later sentenced to death in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal on charges of crimes against humanity.

Speculation has persisted over the future leadership of the Awami Leagu...