Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has applied for a new passport, in what is being viewed as her clearest indication yet of an intention to return to Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move has sparked fresh political discussion, particularly as questions surrounding her possible return continue to attract attention. However, no specific date for her return has been officially confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a letter seen by Reuters, Hasina\u2019s lawyers have also applied for a new National Identity Card (NID) on her behalf. They reportedly requested Bangladesh\u2019s Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi, Preeti Rahman, to take necessary steps to issue the passport and NID as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lawyers stated that Hasina\u2019s previous passport and NID had been cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hasina has told Reuters that she wants to return to Bangladesh and surrender to the court. Her associates have indicated that a specific return date will be announced once the necessary formalities are completed. They are reportedly targeting a return in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hasina has been staying in India since August 5, 2024, when she was ousted from power following a student-led mass uprising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In November 2025, a special tribunal in Bangladesh sentenced her to death in absentia in a crimes against humanity case. She has rejected the allegations and questioned the legitimacy of the trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her reported passport application has added a new dimension to speculation about her return, potentially bringing significant legal and political developments in Bangladesh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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