'Why by December? She should come now': Tarique Rahman's aide challenges Hasina
Political allies of Tarique Rahman have challenged former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to the country immediately rather than waiting until December. Hasina, who was ousted in August 2024, has expressed her intent to return despite facing potential arrest and a death sentence from the International Crimes Tribunal.
Why it matters
The ongoing political instability in Bangladesh and the potential return of a former leader create significant uncertainty for the nation's future governance and legal system.
A day after former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a virtual press conference, announced that she would return to the country in December despite the risk of arrest or imprisonment. PM Tarique Rahman's camp challenged Hasina to return immediately instead of waiting until December.Rahman's adviser Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal, questioned Hasina's decision to delay her return by several months if she was confident of facing Bangladesh's legal and political system."Why by December? If she is determined, she should come now. Now is only August. September, October, November... why delay for three months more? She should come now. Then, the Bangladeshi people and Bangladeshi system will face her.
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