India, Aug. 11 -- Beyond the immediate political confrontation, Hasina's return could affect Bangladesh-India ties and cooperation on issues ranging from security and trade to the Rohingya crisis and climate change. The episode could prove a critical test of Bangladesh's political stability and India's delicate balancing act with its eastern neighbour

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in exile in New Delhi, announced her intention to return to Dhaka in December 2026, despite facing a death sentence in absentia. This planned return has sparked diplomatic outrage from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. It has also reignited national political tensions and complicated the bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and India.

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