Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Returns to Public Spotlight with Delhi Media Event

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:09pm on 05 Aug 2026,Wednesday India Global

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made her first public media appearance in nearly two years, addressing journalists virtually from India at an event organised by the Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) South Asia in New Delhi. Held on the second anniversary of her departure from Bangladesh, the interactive session focused on her plans to return, the future of the Awami League and questions from international media. The FCC defended hosting the event as an exercise in press freedom rather than political endorsement. The appearance came amid renewed concerns from Bangladesh, which has sought Hasina's extradition and urged India not to allow its territory to be used for her political activities. (PC: NDTV)

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