Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for the ban on her party, the Awami League, to be lifted. She made the appeal in a recent event in New Delhi, where her remarks were delivered through an audio message.
Hasina was originally expected to join the program virtually by video. However, she did not appear on screen and instead sent an audio recording. It was not immediately clear why she chose not to appear by video, especially since other party leaders and her son spoke before her.
The event came at a sensitive time in Bangladesh politics. The Awami League has faced restrictions since the country’s interim government moved against the party in 2025. Authorities had banned its activities and later suspended its registration, blocking it from taking part in elections.
Hasina’s message is likely to be seen as a direct challenge to those measures. By calling for the ban to be lifted, she has once again pushed the debate over political freedom, party rights, and the future of democracy in Bangladesh into the spotlight.
The New Delhi event also drew attention because of the location. Hasina has been living in India since leaving Bangladesh in 2024, and her political statements from abroad continue to trigger strong reactions in Dhaka.
Her latest appeal adds a fresh layer to the already tense relationship between the Awami League, Bangladesh’s interim authorities, and the wider political establishment. With elections and legal battles still shaping the country’s future, the party’s status remains one of the most closely watched issues in Bangladesh.
