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Hasina Seeks New Passport; Dhaka Calls It Political Stunt, Demands Extradition
✍️ TOI India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 09:47 AM
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Ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina has applied for a new passport to return home, a move Dhaka dismisses as a political stunt while insisting on her extradition due to criminal convictions.
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has submitted a request for a new passport to the Bangladesh High Commission. This move is aimed at facilitating her planned return to Bangladesh after spending two years in exile. The application marks a significant development in her ongoing legal and political saga.
The Bangladesh government has strongly rejected the request, labeling it a calculated political stunt. Dhaka authorities have emphasized that Hasina faces serious criminal convictions and must be extradited to face justice in Bangladesh. They have stated that the issuance of a passport should not be used to bypass legal accountability.
In response to the diplomatic development, Indian officials have maintained a neutral stance. They have clarified that the matter of extradition is a legal issue that must be handled strictly through existing bilateral legal processes and treaties. India has indicated that it will follow due process in dealing with the request.
The situation highlights the complex diplomatic and legal challenges surrounding the former leader's status. While Hasina seeks to re-enter her home country, the Bangladesh government remains firm on its stance regarding her criminal liability and the necessity of extradition.
The Bangladesh government has strongly rejected the request, labeling it a calculated political stunt. Dhaka authorities have emphasized that Hasina faces serious criminal convictions and must be extradited to face justice in Bangladesh. They have stated that the issuance of a passport should not be used to bypass legal accountability.
In response to the diplomatic development, Indian officials have maintained a neutral stance. They have clarified that the matter of extradition is a legal issue that must be handled strictly through existing bilateral legal processes and treaties. India has indicated that it will follow due process in dealing with the request.
The situation highlights the complex diplomatic and legal challenges surrounding the former leader's status. While Hasina seeks to re-enter her home country, the Bangladesh government remains firm on its stance regarding her criminal liability and the necessity of extradition.