Hasina to Return Only to Face Death Sentence: Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nahid Islam on Friday said former prime minister Sheikh Hasina would return to Bangladesh only to face the execution of the death sentence handed down against her.
He made the remarks while addressing an event organised by the National SME Foundation to mark International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day 2026 at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) in Kakrail. The programme featured a discussion and an award ceremony honouring successful small entrepreneurs.
Referring to a recent interview in which Sheikh Hasina reportedly expressed plans to return to Bangladesh in December, Nahid said the country had already endured "16 years of destruction" under her rule.
"Today we watched an interview where someone said they are planning to return to the country in December. We also want her to return, but only to face the execution of the death sentence verdict," he said.
Claiming that a verdict had already been delivered against the former prime minister, Nahid urged the government to bring back what he described as the "perpetrator of genocide" through diplomatic and legal channels and enforce the court's ruling.
Speaking to reporters after the programme, he said it was entirely the responsibility of the Bangladesh government to determine how Sheikh Hasina would be returned, whether she would surrender, and under what legal process.
"The Bangladesh government will discuss the matter with Delhi. No other party is involved. The government will decide when and how to bring her back and how the verdict will be executed. She must be brought back with all necessary preparations," he said.
Nahid also alleged that Sheikh Hasina's political decisions were influenced by New Delhi.
"Whether Sheikh Hasina returns, how she returns, and whether she faces trial depend on the diplomatic and political understanding between Dhaka and Delhi. Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League are no longer a political force," he claimed.
He said those who participated in the July uprising were prepared to confront any political situation that might arise.
"Those who took part in the July mass uprising are politically prepared to deal with any situation. We are ready to protect the country's independence, sovereignty and economy under all circumstances," he said.
Nahid warned that any attempt to create political unrest centring on Sheikh Hasina or the Awami League could have serious consequences.
"If anyone attempts to create political tension over Sheikh Hasina or the Awami League, and if the government supports such efforts, the government itself will suffer the consequences. The people of Bangladesh, the forces behind the July uprising, around 30,000 injured people and the families of 1,400 martyrs are all prepared," he said.
On the trial of the Awami League, Nahid said the government was considering legal proceedings against the party as an organisation.
"We believe this is the right course of action. The verdict against Sheikh Hasina has already been delivered. Now it must be executed. If she returns to Bangladesh, it will only be to face the execution of the death sentence," he said.
Entrepreneurs from across the country attended the event, where representatives of various organisations and business leaders also spoke.
Note: If publishing as a news report, attribute the allegations and opinions clearly, as they are political statements made by Nahid Islam and not established facts.