London law firm seeks Hasina passport: Bangladesh rejects bid
Bangladesh will not issue a new passport or ID to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina following an application made to its high commission in Delhi.
An application has been submitted to the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi requesting a new passport and national identity card for ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. However, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir affirmed that Bangladesh will not issue travel documents to her.
The request was sent via email from a London-based law firm, prompting Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed to question its authenticity. Government officials stressed that instead of granting travel passes, authorities intend to seek Hasina’s return under the bilateral extradition treaty with India.
Hasina has lived in India for over two years following a mass student-led uprising and recently suggested she could return home in December. Ruling party leaders maintained that the administration faces no political pressure regarding her moves.
Source: BBC Bangla
