Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to make first public appearance since ouster on August 5

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her first public appearance since her ouster in New Delhi on August 5. 78-year-old Hasina has been living exile in the national capital after fleeing Bangladesh two years ago following a students' uprising that led to the fall of her government.

Hasina, who heads the Awami League, will appear virtually in an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club, South Asia. The event will be held at the Sir Mark Tully Auditorium at the AB-19 Mathura Road in Delhi from 6 pm to 7.30 pm.

His son Sajeeb Wazeed Joy will also present at the event. Apart from him, former minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, former diplomat Animul Hoque Polash, writer and analyst Abu Obaidha



Arin, and advocate Shah Mohammed Bakhtiar will also be present.

Hasina's rule ended on August 5, 2024, following a student-led uprising, after which she fled to India via helicopter. However, Hasina has vowed to return by December this year, despite a death penalty by a Bangladesh court against her.

According to Hasina, she is under no pressure to return to Bangladesh, and can reside in India "with due respect and dignity". Moreover, India has not discussed extradition with her, but she herself wants to return, Hasina told AFP on Sunday in an email.

"I may be killed. I may be arrested. I may be sent to prison," the ousted Bangladesh premier said. "I am fully aware of my fate. Still, I want to go back because my people are calling me."