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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year, criticises current government

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she plans to return to Bangladesh this year despite facing a death sentence, while accusing the country's current leadership of weakening democracy and failing to protect minority communities, according to an interview to NDTV.

Speaking to the broadcaster, Hasina, who is in exile, said her return was linked to restoring democratic rights rather than personal political ambition.

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