Instead of being seen as a fugitive from justice, the former Bangladeshi prime minister could present herself as a political leader willing to face trial in her own country.

The ousted leader has made it harder for New Delhi to keep avoiding a more definite answer about her future in India, where she lives in exile.

Hasina’s return can heighten political divisions in Bangladesh at a time when the government is focused on restoring economic and political stability

India maintains its cautious approach regarding Sheikh Hasina's potential return to Dhaka. She fled Bangladesh after her government collapsed amid protests in August 2024. Hasina…