In an opinion article published by Amar Desh on August 5, 2026, editor Mahmudur Rahman reviewed what he described as Sheikh Hasina’s three departures from Bangladesh and her past returns. Marking the date as a day of liberation, he referred to her departure on August 5, 2024, and alleged that Delhi had been involved in each episode.

Rahman discussed Hasina’s return to Bangladesh in 1981, her trip to London during the 2007 one-eleven administration, and her subsequent return. The article contains his allegations and assessments about India, military figures from that period, political actors, Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman. It also presents his view that the one-eleven period was intended to weaken the BNP and bring the Awami League to power.

The writer outlined three scenarios under which Hasina could return: an India-Bangladesh understanding, severe domestic disorder, or an India-aligned military coup. He argued that these possibilities were weak under current conditions. Rahman called for unity among the BNP, Jamaat, NCP and July movement participants, while urging political rivals not to turn competition into personal or party hostility.