The Return of a Polarizing Figure: What's at Stake for Bangladesh? The expected return of Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh via a virtual speech on Wednesday has sent shockwaves through the country and beyond.
Two years after her ousting following a brutal crackdown on protesters, the 78 year old leader will attempt to reassert herself in the political landscape from the safety of exile in India.
Bangladesh's government is uneasy with Hasina's impending return, as evident from its decision to ban local media from airing her speech.