Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentence

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Published on August 5, 2026 • Originally reported by Shamim Chowdhury. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks during a press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 6, 2014.

Hasina's speech marked the second anniversary of her ouster. She fled Bangladesh by helicopter following nearly two months of protests in 2024 that left nearly 1,400 people dead, according to the United Nations.

(Image credit: Rajesh Kumar Singh)

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