The Hasina Dilemma: A Test for Bangladesh's Democracy Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh, plans to return to her homeland by December, despite facing serious charges that could lead to imprisonment or even execution.
Her decision is motivated by a desire to reconnect with her people and face the music for her government's handling of the 2024 student led protests.
The protests began as a peaceful demonstration against the country's job quota system but quickly escalated into a nationwide anti government movement after security forces launched a brutal crackdown on protesters.