Massachusetts, Dec. 25 -- Former Indian Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni on Thursday expressed his deep scepticism about the prospects of genuine democracy returning to Bangladesh under the current political trajectory, particularly in light of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's return from 17 years of exile in London.

Speaking on the evolving political situation in Bangladesh following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government last year, Soni described the developments as a "dangerous game". She questioned the inclusivity of upcoming elections under the interim administration led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.

"A dangerous game is going on in Bangladesh politics. It's okay for them to plan for the election, but the caretak...