# Sheikh Hasina political activities and return plans

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sheikh-hasina-political-activities-and-return-plans
> Updated: 2026-10-27T17:55:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced her intention to return to Bangladesh in December, stating she is prepared to face potential arrest or death as part of her responsibility as a political leader. Currently residing in India, Hasina has accused the current administration of using legal proceedings to suppress the Awami League and has called for inclusive democratic processes.

In a subsequent legal escalation, Hasina filed a petition with United Nations human rights experts seeking the annulment of the February 2026 elections. She alleges the elections were not free or fair because the Awami League was barred from participating. The petition also demands the removal of the ban on her political party, which was imposed by the interim administration and later formalized by the government led by Tarique Rahman.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Sheikh Hasina petitions UN to annul Bangladesh elections

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has petitioned the UN to annul the 2026 elections and lift the ban on her party, the Awami League, ahead of her planned return to the country in December.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sheikh-hasina-petitions-un-to-annul-bangladesh-elections

### 2026-10-20: Sheikh Hasina announces plan to return to Bangladesh in December

Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina announced she intends to return to Bangladesh in December, stating she is not deterred by risks of arrest or death and expressing gratitude to India for providing refuge.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sheikh-hasina-announces-plan-to-return-to-bangladesh-in-december

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