Hasina

Sheikh Hasina is the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, having served as the head of government from 2009 until her resignation in August 2024. She is the leader of the Awami League political party.

Why it’s in the news: She is in the news due to her pledge to return to Bangladesh, which is creating diplomatic tensions with India and complicating the country's political future.

Latest on Hasina

• Commentary: Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming pledge is a headache for New Delhi
• Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until ex-premier Hasina extradited
• Rahman will not visit India until Hasina extradited to Bangladesh
• Hasina's pledge to return tests Bangladesh's India ties and political reset
• Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
• Sheikh Hasina’s planned speech revives fresh India-Bangladesh row

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