Hasina may return in early Nov

Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina may return in the first or second week of November after completing her medical treatment in the US.
"She will return in the first or second week of next month," said Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Hasina's son. Talking to The Daily Star over telephone he, however, said the date has not been fixed yet.
“Today [Monday]… as far as I know, it has been settled that she will return home in the second week of November," one of Hasina's personal aides told The Daily Star preferring not to be named.
No AL leaders could confirm when the party president will return.
After Hasina's return, a number of election activities is expected to start including formation of a grand electoral alliance, sharing parliamentary seats with its allies, party's election manifesto, the election conducting committee, electoral campaign strategy and nomination process, party leaders said.
AL acting President Zillur Rahman and acting General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam had said Hasina might return by the end of this month. Talking to The Daily Star recently, AL Presidium member Amir Hossain Amu said the AL chief would not return home before the first week of November.
Hasina's personal physician Modasser Ali, who has frequent contact with the AL chief, said she has an appointment at the John Hopkins Hospital in US on October 29. After her check-up she would finalise the date for her return, he said.
About Hasina's health, Joy said the condition of his mother is now better than earlier. Joy demanded that the government withdraw all the charges against Hasina immediately since filing of "false" cases against her was part of a conspiracy.
"The government has given bail to all of the top corruption suspects… then why there are charges against her [Hasina]," he said.
Joy and Hasina's counsel Fazle Noor Taposh expressed concern over security of Hasina in Bangladesh. They demanded that the government ensure foolproof security since she had come under attack several times before.
Taposh, also Hasina's nephew, said Hasina would take part in the upcoming elections from three constituencies, including the one that has Tungipara.
AL has been preparing to accord a grand reception to Hasina on her arrival. The AL acting president said they would mobilise five to 10 lakh people to receive Hasina.
Talking to The Daily Star a senior AL leader said the other aim of giving Hasina such a grand reception is to show-off the party's election preparation for the constituencies in the capital.