Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:44pm on 07 Aug 2026,Friday International
A political debate has erupted in Bangladesh after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina vowed from Delhi to return to the country. Amid the fallout, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) MP Nasir Uddin Chowdhury called for his party to merge with Hasina’s now-banned Awami League, describing it as an “ally” of the ruling outfit led by Tarique Rahman, according to Prothom Alo. His remarks came despite differing views within the BNP and the Bangladesh government, both of which have publicly distanced themselves from his position. The comments have intensified political discussions in Bangladesh, highlighting divisions within the ruling party even as reactions continue to emerge following Hasina’s statement about returning to Dhaka. (PC: Facebook/File)
