Author: Gautam Lahiri

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she is not ruling out returning to Dhaka and remains committed to restoring democracy, asserting that political repression and bans cannot erase the legacy of the Awami League. In a recorded telephonic interview with this author marking May 17, observed by her supporters as her “Homecoming Day”, Hasina reflected on her 1981 return to Bangladesh after six years of exile and drew parallels with the present political climate.  “May 17 is a deeply emotional and unforgettable day for me. After six years of exile, I returned to Bangladesh on this day in…