# Exiled Bangladesh PM Vows Return Despite Execution Threat

Bangladesh's exiled former prime minister has vowed to return home despite facing a possible execution sentence. Her pledge challenges the current interim government and could escalate political tensions in the country.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/05/exiled-pm-vows-to-return-sheikh-hasina-bangladesh-despite-execution-threat) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:45:17 GMT