Tens of thousands receive Hasina in Bangladesh by dailytimes.com

* Former PM says she will discuss political plans with party leaders

DHAKA: Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed was greeted by tens of thousands of supporters as she returned to Bangladesh on Monday after the military-backed government abandoned plans to force her into exile.

Huge crowds of activists and well-wishers defied a ban on political gatherings to line the road from Dhaka’s airport, welcoming the Awami League leader home after almost two months abroad. [Read more]