# Former PM Hasina plans return to Bangladesh in December

Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh who was convicted in absentia on corruption charges, has announced plans to return to the country in December. Her return could escalate political tensions and challenge the current government's authority, as she remains a polarizing figure in Bangladeshi politics.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/10/condemned-ex-pm-hasina-plans-december-return-to-bangladesh?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:42:17 +0000