The Tariq Rahman government of Bangladesh has made a big claim on the return of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina to the country. The Bangladesh government said on Monday that former PM Sheikh Hasina, who is living in India, has no intention of returning to her country at present. In fact, recently Sheikh Hasina has requested the Delhi-based Bangladesh High Commission to issue a new passport and National Identity Card (NID). On this, Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh Mohd. Aminul Islam said that all these efforts are just a political pretense.
Let us tell you, Sheikh Hasina had to lose power due to the student movement in Bangladesh during August 2024. After this she came to India from Bangladesh. She has been living in India since then. The Bangladesh government has made it clear that no travel document or new passport will be issued to them. Minister of State for External Affairs Humayun Kabir has refused to give him a passport, calling him a fugitive. Bangladesh has also demanded his extradition from the Indian government. India's Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed receipt of the extradition request and said it is being considered and investigated as per established procedures.
Talks about Sheikh Hasina returning to Bangladesh in December
Sheikh Hasina has expressed her desire to return to Bangladesh in December and face legal proceedings there. Bangladesh Awami League gave this information on its official X platform. According to this, through London-based law firm Matrix Chambers, his lawyers have sent a letter to Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner Preeti Rahman requesting her to complete the process of issuing new documents soon. The letter said that there are reports of cancellation of Sheikh Hasina's existing Bangladeshi passport and national identity card by the interim administration and concerned authorities.
Demand to issue new documents
Lawyers have demanded the release of new documents, citing his Bangladeshi citizenship and the country's obligations under international human rights treaties. Hasina had earlier also talked about returning home in December. Through various platforms she had said that she wanted to reach Bangladesh and surrender before the court. According to his aides, the return date will be announced after the completion of the documentary formalities.