Exiled former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's political comeback announcement from India strains bilateral ties. While India offered refuge, using it as a platform jeopardizes New Delhi’s efforts to rebuild relations with Bangladesh's elected government. Hasina, unpopular and facing a death sentence, risks undermining crucial Indian investments, security cooperation, and regional stability, especially regarding China's influence. The article stresses that the vital Indo-Bangladesh relationship should not be held hostage by any individual's political ambitions, despite India's humanitarian asylum.