Bangladesh's Former PM Awaiting Election Timeline for Return

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, awaits the decision of the new caretaker government led by Muhammad Yunus to hold elections before returning to her country. Hasina fled to India following weeks of deadly protests. Her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, confirmed her temporary stay in India.

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, is set to return to her homeland once the newly established caretaker government, under the leadership of Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, announces elections.

Hasina sought refuge in neighboring India after weeks of violent protests led to her resignation. The interim government was sworn in on Thursday and has the mandate to organize elections.

In an interview with the Times of India, Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who resides in the United States, stated, "For the time being, she (Hasina) is in India. She will go back to Bangladesh the moment the interim government decides to hold an election."

(With inputs from agencies.)