Tezzbuzz Desk- Amidst the ongoing discussions regarding the return of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the country, the Bangladesh government has raised questions on her claims. The government has described Hasina's recent activities as political posturing and has said that at present she has no intention of returning to Bangladesh. This statement comes amid reports claiming that Hasina has sought a new passport and National Identity Card (NID) from India.
Hasina's return was called a political show-off
Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh Mohammad Aminul Islam, while talking to journalists on Monday, said that the news coming out in the media regarding Hasina's return is a political pretense. He said that if Hasina really wants to return to Bangladesh, she should go through the necessary legal process for this. However, according to him, this is not being done by Hasina.
Aminul Islam said that his office will hold a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, in which information will be given on Hasina's legal status and passport related issue.
Hasina has expressed her desire to return in December
Sheikh Hasina had recently expressed her desire to return to Bangladesh in December. She came to India in August 2024 after leaving power following the student movement. The special tribunal had sentenced him to death in absentia in 2024 in connection with the violent action against the protesters. Hasina has rejected these allegations and has also raised questions on the hearing of the case.
Bangladesh refuses to give passport
Humayun Kabir, Bangladesh's minister of state in the foreign ministry, had said last Thursday that Hasina would not be issued a passport or any travel document. He had described Hasina as a fugitive terrorist and dictator.
Bangladesh government has also demanded the extradition of Hasina from India. India has confirmed that this demand has been met, but has not given any decision on handing them over to Bangladesh. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the demand is being investigated as per the prescribed procedure. In such a situation, there is a clear difference between Hasina's desire to return and the attitude of the Bangladesh government.