Hasina’s Return Threat Puts Bangladesh in a Fix as Political Tensions Collide with Economic Crisis

Bombs, blockades, arson rock Bangladesh as Hasina's planned return draws closer

Crude bomb blasts, arson attacks and road blockades have rocked Bangladesh over the past few weeks. The violence comes ahead of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's planned return from exile in India, with authorities blaming her Awami League and its supporters for the unrest. Bangladesh appears to have headed into another period of turmoil even before Hasina set foot in the country.

Hasina’s return threat puts Bangladesh in a fix as political tensions collide with economic crisis

The announcement has galvanised supporters of Hasina’s Awami League, whose activities have been banned and which was barred from contesting the February 2026 ge

Sheikh Hasina’s plan for return to Bangladesh fuels fears of renewed unrest

Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return from exile in India could fuel renewed unrest and test Dhaka’s ability to maintain stability and pursue national reconciliation, analysts have warned. The prospect of her return has raised questions about how Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would handle a potential confrontation between supporters of Hasina’s Awami League and those who backed the student-led uprising that toppled her…

Bangladesh violence: Over 100 crude bomb blasts, arson attacks leave one dead - OrissaPOST

Dhaka: Bangladesh witnessed a fresh surge of violence, with over 100 crude bomb explosions, vehicle arson attacks and violent demonstrations erupting across several districts, leaving one person dead, local media reported Wednesday. According to the police, more than 100 explosions occurred near the Padma Bridge toll plaza in Shariatpur district during an overnight blockade. The […]

B'desh sees fresh violence with 100 bomb blasts, arson attacks; 1 dead

A 55-year-old bus driver died after unidentified attackers set his vehicle ablaze in Faridpur, while 22 vehicles were torched nationwide within 24 hours, according to police records.