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Hasina: Restore democratic rights, rule of law in Bangladesh

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Tasnim, A. (2026, October 1). Hasina: Restore democratic rights, rule of law in Bangladesh. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/hasina-restore-democratic-rights-rule-of-law-in-bangladesh/articleshow/134605980.cms

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Times of India · collected 2026-10-01 · by Ahsan Tasnim

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Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who faces a death sentence in Bangladesh, addressed an online seminar in London, calling for the restoration of democratic rights and rule of law in her country. She expressed concerns about growing extremism and emphasized the need for public participation in shaping Bangladesh’s future. The event, organized by the Global Center for Democratic Governance from Canada and the UK, also featured speakers like Sajeeb Wazed Joy and Bob Blackman. Hasina stated she plans to return to Bangladesh in December this year.
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Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently facing a death penalty at home, addressed concerns about renewed threats from militancy and violent extremism during a seminar in London on December. Speaking virtually to the Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG) seminar titled "Safeguarding Democracy in Bangladesh," she called for restoring democratic rights and political participation, emphasizing that the country faces a "profound crisis" concerning governance, security, and public confidence. Hasina pledged her commitment to returning to Bangladesh by December this year with a detailed plan on how she intends to restore democracy and ensure the future of Bangladesh is decided by its people themselves.

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Ahsan Tasnim
5 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Bangladesh would not allow anyone from India to use Bangladeshi territory to make statements against India, he told reporters.
2026-10-06 · assertive framing · 'Tarique hasn't ruled out India visit': Dhaka
🔮 Bangladesh on Sunday hoped India would act on its request for former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition and expedite the process, saying that "while legal process is certainly a factor, political will is also essential".
2026-10-05 · assertive framing · India's political will needed to extradite Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh
🔮 Things would have been I don't know what," Trivedi said, adding, "Indian authorities were not prepared for the situation."
2026-10-04 · assertive framing · Accepted her as she was still PM: Indian envoy on Hasina's flight
🔮 Combined with the regular Friday and Saturday weekend holidays, the extension will provide a total five-day break — Oct 20 (navami) to Oct 24 — for the Hindu community, they said.
2026-10-03 · assertive framing · Bangladesh extends official Durga Puja holidays to 3 days, steps up security
🔮 That is my commitment and I will not abandon that,” Hasina said, noting that she will share in detail her plan for how she will return to Bangladesh in Dec this year.
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Awami League Bangladesh Dhaka GCDG London

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Bangladesh GPE · 8× Hasina PERSON · 3× GCDG ORG · 2× Awami League ORG · 1× Canada GPE · 1× Dhaka GPE · 1× London GPE · 1× Sajeeb Wazed Joy PERSON · 1× Sheikh Hasina PERSON · 1× the Global Center for Democratic Governance ORG · 1×

Narrative

Expressing concern over what she described as a renewed threat from militancy and violent extremism, former prime minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, who is facing the death penalty at home, has called for the restoration of democratic rights, political participation and the rule of law in Bangladesh, saying the country is facing a “profound crisis” of governance, security and public confidence.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01
🔮 That is my commitment and I will not abandon that,” Hasina said, noting that she will share in detail her plan for how she will return to Bangladesh in Dec this year.
2026-10-01 · Times of India
Hasina: Restore democratic rights, rule of law in Bangladesh · assertive framing

Claims (9 extracted, 0 hedged)

Expressing concern over what she described as a renewed threat from militancy and violent extremism, former prime minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, who is facing the death penalty at home, has called for the restoration of democratic rights, political participation and the rule of law in Bangladesh, saying the country is facing a “profound crisis” of governance, security and public confidence. asserted
country → express → governance
“We must restore the democratic rights and economic emancipation of the people of Bangladesh, give them back their voice and ensure that the future of Bangladesh is decided by the people of Bangladesh themselves,” she said. asserted
she → restore → Bangladesh
That is my commitment and I will not abandon that,” Hasina said, noting that she will share in detail her plan for how she will return to Bangladesh in Dec this year. asserted
she → abandon → Dec
Hasina made the remarks while addressing online a seminar titled “Safeguarding Democracy in Bangladesh: Rights, Freedoms and the Rule of Law” at Godfrey Mitchell Room of One Great George Street in London. asserted
Hasina → make → London
The seminar was organised by the Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG), Canada and the UK. asserted
seminar → organise → Governance
GCDG identifies itself as an organisation focused on democracy, good governance, justice and human rights in Bangladesh. asserted
GCDG → identify → Bangladesh
Other speakers included Sajeeb Wazed Joy, former adviser to prime minister of Bangladesh, UK MP Bob Blackman and former European Parliament member Paulo Casaca. asserted
speakers → include → Bangladesh
Hasina, now based in New Delhi, said that although she had been away from Bangladesh for more than two years, she remained connected with people in the country. asserted
she → base → country
“Every day I hear from people of Bangladesh,” she said. asserted
she → hear → Bangladesh
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