Sheikh Hasina's return plan sparks rift in Bangladesh as BNP MP calls Awami League an 'ally', floats merger

BNP lawmaker Nasir Uddin Chowdhury sparked a political rift by calling the Awami League an ally and suggesting a merger. Speaking at a rally on Thursday, he said, "The Awami League is not our enemy, they are our allies." This follows Sheikh Hasina’s recent vow to return in December.