# Bangladesh unrest: Hasina exile, extradition, India tension > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sheikh-hasina-exile-and-return-efforts > Updated: 2026-08-13T01:55:52.000Z. Sources: 146. Developments: 17. Sheikh Hasina has continued to press her plan to return to Bangladesh in December 2026, despite the death-sentence verdict issued in absentia for the 2024 crackdown. In early August 2026, she reiterated this intention during a virtual press conference in New Delhi, stating her aim is to restore democracy and development while acknowledging the risk of arrest or execution. The announcement was accompanied by comments from cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, who said he would return from exile to face pending murder trials and play a farewell series if the government guaranteed his safety. Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Minister Aminul Haque dismissed Shakib’s request, stating the authorities could no longer be flexible and that the player had no prospect of rejoining the national team. Diplomatic tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi escalated following the New Delhi event. On August 10, 2026, Bangladesh formally requested the extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India. This request was raised during a meeting in Dhaka between Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. India’s Ministry of External Affairs stated it is examining the request in accordance with legal procedures. The Indian High Commission described the meeting as “fruitful,” expressing intentions to work with the Bangladeshi government in a “positive, constructive and forward-looking manner.” Dhaka has also sought the extradition of individuals allegedly involved in the murder of radical Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadi. ## Claims - Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity related to the 2024 protests. (corroborated by 19 sources) - Sheikh Hasina announced she will return to Bangladesh in December. (corroborated by 19 sources) - The United Nations estimates about 1,400 people were killed during the 2024 crackdown in Bangladesh. (corroborated by 19 sources) - Sheikh Hasina called for the ban on the Awami League party to be lifted. (corroborated by 19 sources) - Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity related to the 2024 protests. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Sheikh Hasina announced she will return to Bangladesh in December 2026. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Sheikh Hasina will address the media via video link at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club event. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The virtual address is organized by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia, a private media entity. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The appearance coincides with the second anniversary of the fall of Hasina’s government on 5 August 2024. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Sheikh Hasina will address a virtual media interaction hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi on 5 August 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The event will be held at the Sir Mark Tully Auditorium on Mathura Road, New Delhi, from 18:00 to 19:30 IST and will be livestreamed. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Hasina is expected to discuss her future political plans and a possible return to Bangladesh in late 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Sheikh Hasina announces planned return to Bangladesh Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced her plan to return to Bangladesh in December, a move that has strained relations between India and the current Tarique Rahman-led government. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sheikh-hasina-announces-planned-return-to-bangladesh ### 2026-08-10: Bangladesh seeks extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India Bangladesh has requested the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. New Delhi is currently examining the request through established legal procedures. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-seeks-extradition-of-sheikh-hasina-from-india ### 2026-08-06: Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh in December, Shakib Al Hasan says he'll come if security assured Sheikh Hasina plans a December return to Bangladesh despite a death sentence; cricketer Shakib Al Hasan says he'll return if given security, but the sports minister says his comeback is now blocked, heightening 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-bangladesh-prime-minister-sheikh-hasina-plans-december-return-raising-indiabangladesh-tension ### 2026-08-04: Sheikh Hasina vows December return to Bangladesh despite death sentence Ex‑PM Sheikh Hasina, exiled in India, used a private virtual press event in New Delhi to announce a December return to Bangladesh despite a death sentence; Bangladesh protests the event while India says it has 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-denies-role-in-exbangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasinas-virtual-speech ### 2026-08-03: Bangladesh marks two-year anniversary of Hasina ouster amid India ties Bangladesh marks two years since the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina, now exiled in India, amid demands for India’s stance, a BNP government, and concerns over Islamist resurgence. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-tensions-rise-as-expm-hasina-plans-new-delhi-appearance-amid-indiabangladesh-dispute ### 2026-08-02: Sheikh Hasina to address virtual media event in New Delhi on Aug 5 Sheikh Hasina will speak at a virtual FCC South Asia event in New Delhi on 5 Aug 2026, her first public appearance since the 2024 ouster, to discuss future plans and a possible return to Bangladesh. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sheikh-hasina-appears-in-indian-media-as-bangladesh-pushes-extradition ### 2026-07-27: Sheikh Hasina faces ICT trial as she prepares to return to Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina is named in an ICT probe of the 2013 Shapla crackdown and says she will return to Bangladesh in December to face trial, despite risk of arrest. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sheikh-hasina-faces-ict-trial-as-she-prepares-to-return-to-bangladesh ### 2026-07-24: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns over health concerns Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on health grounds, handing power to Parliament speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad and prompting a 90‑day election amid disputed reports of a phone call with ex‑PM Sheik 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-president-mohammed-shahabuddin-resigns-on-health-grounds ### 2026-07-22: Bangladesh President Shahabuddin steps down amid health concerns Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned on 24 July 2026, citing health issues. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will act as president for 90 days amid political pressure linked to former PM Sheikh Hasina’s 40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-president-mohammed-shahabuddin-resigns-amid-political-turmoil ### 2026-07-22: Bangladesh grapples with unrest and Hasina's exile after 2024 ouster After Sheikh Hasina’s August 2024 ouster, Bangladesh saw violent attacks on religious minorities and a death‑sentence exile, while the government seeks her extradition from India. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-grapples-with-unrest-and-hasinas-exile-after-2024-ouster ### 2026-07-16: Bangladesh seizes $8 billion assets linked to former PM Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh seized assets worth 760 billion taka (~$8 bn) linked to former PM Sheikh Hasina, her family and ten firms after her 2024 ouster; 98 investigations opened and authorities seek extradition from India. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-seizes-8-billion-assets-linked-to-former-pm-sheikh-hasina ### 2026-07-13: Bangladesh says ex-PM Sheikh Hasina will be jailed if she returns Bangladesh says ex‑PM Sheikh Hasina will be jailed if she returns, amid a death‑sentence verdict and India’s pending extradition request. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sheikh-hasinas-planned-return-to-bangladesh-fuels-india-diplomatic-dilemma ### 2026-07-09: Sheikh Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh, vows to surrender Ex‑PM Sheikh Hasina says she will return from India in December, surrender to Bangladeshi courts despite a death sentence, warning of possible arrest or death and urging the people to judge her legacy. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-ex-pm-sheikh-hasina-aims-to-return-from-exile-in-december ### 2026-06-30: Bangladesh bans media coverage of Hasina interview as court hands ally 10‑year sentence Bangladesh warns media against airing former PM Hasina’s interview and a tribunal sentences her ally Inu to 10 years for protest‑related crimes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-bans-media-coverage-of-hasina-interview-as-court-hands-ally-10year-sentence ### 2026-06-28: Bangladesh former prime minister Sheikh Hasina says she will return from India this year Ex‑prime minister Sheikh Hasina, exiled in India, announced she will return to Bangladesh this year to push for democracy and challenge the criminal cases against her. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-former-prime-minister-sheikh-hasina-says-she-will-return-from-india-this-year ### 2026-06-27: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina vows to return this year despite death sentence Ex‑PM Sheikh Hasina, sentenced to death in absentia, vows to return to Bangladesh this year, calling the verdict illegal and urging the lifting of the Awami League ban. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sheikh-hasina-pledges-to-return-to-bangladesh-this-year-despite-death-sentence ### 2026-05-29: Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina demands probe into Awami League deaths and challenges UN protest death toll Sheikh Hasina calls for investigation into the deaths of Awami League leaders and disputes the UN’s 1,400‑death estimate from Bangladesh’s 2024 protests, while she stays in exile in India. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladeshs-sheikh-hasina-demands-probe-into-awami-league-deaths-and-challenges-un-protest-death-tol --- Cite as: Bangladesh unrest: Hasina exile, extradition, India tension. 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