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Alam Ki Khabar | Bihar News | Patna News | Samastipur News | Bangladesh is bracing for fresh political uncertainty as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return in December. Her passport request, the government’s extradition stance and recent security incidents have raised concerns.

Sheikh Hasina’s Possible Return Raises Political Tensions in Bangladesh Ahead of December


12 November 2026 | Alam Ki Khabar


Dhaka: Bangladesh is heading towards a politically sensitive December, with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s stated plan to return from India adding pressure on the government led by Tarique Rahman. The possibility of her arrival has reopened questions over legal proceedings, public security and the country’s already strained relations with India.


Hasina has said she intends to return to Bangladesh in December and surrender before a court. In a significant development, lawyers representing her reportedly approached the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on November 9, seeking a fresh passport and national identity card. The Bangladeshi government has rejected the proposed route and indicated that her return should be dealt with under the extradition treaty with India.


Passport request puts the spotlight on Dhaka and New Delhi


The passport issue has become a major point of discussion between the two countries. Dhaka wants India to act on its extradition request, while New Delhi has previously said that the matter is under examination.


Bangladesh’s government has made it clear that it does not intend to treat Hasina’s proposed return as a routine travel matter. Officials have pointed towards the legal process and the existing extradition arrangement.


Hasina fled to India in August 2024 after a student-led uprising brought an end to her long tenure. A Bangladeshi court later sentenced her to death in absentia over the crackdown on protesters. She has denied the allegations.


Why Tarique Rahman faces a difficult political test


For Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Hasina’s possible return presents a complex challenge. Her Awami League party remains banned from electoral participation, but she continues to have supporters in parts of the country.


If she returns, the government would have to manage the legal consequences of the court verdict as well as the security arrangements surrounding her arrival. Any large gathering of supporters or opponents could increase tensions.


The central question is not simply whether Hasina will return, but how the government will respond if she does. A decision involving arrest, court proceedings or public demonstrations could quickly become a major political test for the administration.


Recent incidents add to security concerns


Bangladesh has also witnessed a series of arson and crude-bomb incidents in recent days. An analysis published by Asia Times reported that at least 19 buses were set on fire between November 7 and 9, while Dhaka Metropolitan Police data recorded 49 crude-bomb explosions in the capital over three days.


Police have blamed leaders and activists linked to the Awami League and affiliated organisations, alleging that the incidents were intended to create unrest ahead of December. These are police allegations, and responsibility for the incidents should be treated accordingly.


The developments have heightened concerns that political mobilisation around Hasina’s return could coincide with an already tense security situation.


India-Bangladesh relations face another test


Hasina’s continued stay in India has been a major source of friction between Dhaka and New Delhi since 2024. The extradition issue is now adding to disagreements over trade, water sharing, border management and security.


If Hasina returns, India’s role in the process is likely to attract attention. If she remains in India, the extradition question will continue to weigh on bilateral ties.


The timing is also sensitive because December is observed as Victory Month in Bangladesh, marking the country’s liberation in 1971. This year’s commemorations will take place under the BNP government, amid political disagreements and heightened public attention.


December could become a test of political stability


Bangladesh has faced major political upheavals over the past two years. The anniversary of the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi on December 18, last year, and the attacks on media and cultural institutions that followed remain part of the country’s recent political memory. Tarique Rahman also returned to Bangladesh in December last year after years in exile.


With Hasina’s return plan, security concerns and tensions with India converging, the coming month could prove particularly challenging for the government.


The situation will depend on decisions taken by political leaders and authorities in Dhaka, as well as developments in India-Bangladesh relations. Whether December passes peacefully or brings another round of confrontation remains uncertain.


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