The banned Awami League has adopted a strategy to draw attention domestically and internationally around the announcement of Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh in December. The party and the banned student wing Chhatra League have been announcing various programs online, including 'hartal' (strike) and 'lockdown'.

However, party leaders do not have a clear idea about how Sheikh Hasina's return announcement will be implemented. A section of party leaders in hiding said that without a diplomatic understanding between the Bangladesh and Indian governments, Sheikh Hasina's return is almost impossible under the current circumstances.

Need for diplomatic understanding

Party leaders believe international community support is also needed to create such a situation. However, no sign of understanding between the two governments regarding Sheikh Hasina has been seen so far.

Concerns over erosion of trust

Some Awami League leaders fear that if Sheikh Hasina fails to return after making the announcement, public trust in her or the party may decline. Political analysts say failure to implement the announcement could further weaken the party's political position.