Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former prime minister, is reportedly planning to return to her homeland after years in exile in India. The move comes despite Zia facing multiple corruption and embezzlement charges, which could result in a death sentence if she is convicted. Zia, a two-time prime minister, has been living in self-imposed exile in India since 2018, when she was sentenced to 15 years in prison for corruption. Her return is likely to spark significant controversy and raise questions about the potential implications for Bangladesh's fragile democracy.


Former Bangladeshi prime minister is likely to announce her return from exile in India despite facing the death penalty.