Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina vows to return to her country and political life. What could it mean for Bangladesh?
In her first public appearance since fleeing to India two years ago, Bangladesh's "Iron Lady" didn't use the moment to confront the crimes for which she has been sentenced to death. Instead, she used it to signal her ongoing power as a political contender.
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Politics has defined almost every chapter of Sheikh Hasina's life.
Widely known as Bangladesh's "Iron Lady" during her 15 years in power, the former prime minister and daughter of the country's founding leader lived a life shaped by the nation's most powerful political dynasty.
She was last seen in her home country fleeing on a military helicopter while thousands of protesters stormed her official residence, the culmination of weeks of mass demonstrations against her leadership.
Now, two years later, a rare appearance from the 78-year-old suggests she is unwilling to accept that her political career is over.
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