Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s surprise announcement that she plans to return from India in December has brought yet another dose of unpredictability to Bangladesh’s deeply divided political scene. Speaking to Reuters, Hasina said she and several other high-level Awami League members would return of their own accord and face trial, even though they could face lengthy jail terms or death. Hasina has been living in India since her administration was overthrown during the popular revolt on August 5, 2024.