Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her first public appearance since her 2024 ouster during a press conference today [2].
This appearance marks a significant political return for the former leader, who has remained out of the public eye for nearly two years [1]. Her address is expected to outline a political roadmap, and detail her plans to return to Bangladesh [1].
The event is being held in New Delhi, India, though Hasina will not be physically present at the venue [2]. Instead, she will address the press conference through a live audio link [2].
Organizers said the event may include a question-and-answer session, though a final decision on the Q&A format will be made during the event [2]. The timing of the appearance coincides with the anniversary of her removal from power on Aug. 5, 2024 [2].
Hasina has spent the period since her removal in exile. The upcoming audio address serves as her first direct communication with the press and the public since leaving office [1].
“First public appearance nearly two years after ouster”
The decision to use a live audio link rather than a physical appearance suggests a cautious approach to security and diplomacy while in India. By timing the address to the anniversary of her ouster, Hasina is attempting to reassert her political relevance and signal to her supporters in Bangladesh that she intends to reclaim her role in the country's governance.
