Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to make her first public appearance in India nearly two years after her government was removed. This event will be held virtually by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia (FCC South Asia) in New Delhi, providing Hasina a platform to discuss her future ambitions and plans regarding her potential return to Bangladesh.

The event is set for August 5, 2026, commencing at 6 PM and concluding by 7:30 PM. It will take place at the Sir Mark Tully Auditorium located on Mathura Road, with live streaming available across the club’s social media channels.

Context of the Appearance

This address coincides with the second anniversary of the end of Hasina’s lengthy governance. On August 5, 2024, a series of student protests against a controversial quota system escalated into a widespread anti-government movement. These demonstrations ultimately led to Hasina’s departure from office.

Following the protests, which resulted in the storming and damaging of government buildings in Dhaka, Hasina sought refuge in India, marking the end of her nearly 16-year administration. Since relocating, she has refrained from attending public events or engaging with the media, making this upcoming address especially noteworthy.

Many political analysts suggest that the significance of this interaction lies in its timing and potential implications for Bangladesh’s political landscape.

Participation of Key Figures

The event will not only feature Hasina but also several prominent Bangladeshi political figures, diplomats, and public personalities. Notable attendees expected to join her include Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Hasina’s son and former ICT adviser to the Prime Minister; Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, former education minister; and Mahammad Ali Siddique, general secretary of Bangladesh Human Rights Watch.

Additional participants comprise former cricketer and ex-member of Parliament Shakib Al Hasan, former diplomat and security analyst Aminul Hoque Polash, political and counterterrorism analyst Abu Obaidha Arin, and Shah Md Bakhtiar, who directs Bangladesh Human Rights Watch USA.

The programme will be chaired by Dr. Waiel Awwad, who is the president of FCC South Asia and the International Association of Press Clubs (IAPC). This gathering is anticipated to draw considerable attention from international media and political observers.

Changes in Bangladesh’s Political Landscape

The political backdrop in Bangladesh has undergone significant transformations since Hasina’s exit. The interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus came to an end following the February 2026 general elections, establishing a government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

This new administration has continued legal proceedings against numerous members of Hasina’s former Awami League government. Furthermore, political activities of the Awami League remain prohibited under the country’s anti-terrorism legislation as court proceedings are ongoing.

As developments unfold following Hasina’s appearance, observers will likely focus on both the content of her address and its broader implications for Bangladesh’s future political dynamics.

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