Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of Bangladesh return: Report
Her lawyers said the request follows the reported revocation of her passport and identity card, and she plans to surrender before a court.
- On Monday, Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested a new passport and National Identity Card, signaling her intent to return to Bangladesh from self-imposed exile in India.
- Fleeing Bangladesh in 2024 after a deadly uprising ended her rule, Hasina has lived in self-imposed exile in India and now plans to return to face legal proceedings.
- Lawyers at London-based Matrix Chambers wrote to Preeti Rahman, acting high commissioner at Bangladesh's embassy in Delhi, requesting the documents be processed "expeditiously" due to reported credential revocation.
- A court sentenced Hasina to death in Nov 2025 for the crackdown, though she denied the charges; her Awami League party remains banned, creating potential legal tensions upon return.
- Hasina retains support among sections of the population after 20 years of rule; her return could sharpen domestic divisions while potentially improving Bangladesh's strained ties with India.
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