Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned in the face of intense student and public protests, is reportedly set to return to Bangladesh soon, according to U.S. media outlet Voice of America. The report cites a senior leader from the Awami League, who indicated that the former Prime Minister may initiate protests against the interim government upon her return.

Safiul Alam Chowdhury, the organizational secretary of the Awami League, stated in an interview with Voice of America, "We are preparing to resume our political activities and are planning protests." He emphasized that the party is eager to re-engage with the public and rally support against the current interim administration.

Chowdhury was among the leaders who fled the country amid the widespread protests in August. He shared in the phone interview that they are actively reaching out to party members and allies. “We are coordinating with our fellow party members and will be joining forces with like-minded political parties to mobilize against the interim government,” he said.

When asked about the timeline for the protests, he expressed confidence that they would be able to start mobilizing within the next two weeks to a month. "We anticipate launching our movement in that timeframe," he remarked, highlighting the urgency of their plans as political tensions continue to rise in the country.

As the political landscape in Bangladesh remains fraught with conflict and unrest, the potential return of Sheikh Hasina and the impending protests by the Awami League could significantly alter the dynamics of the ongoing political struggle. The former Prime Minister's actions will be closely watched by both supporters and opponents, and it is likely to have implications for the broader political discourse in the nation.