Sheikh Hasina's Bid for Passport Sparks Extradition Controversy Amid Calls for Justice in Bangladesh

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Sheikh Hasina's Bid for Passport Sparks Extradition Controversy Amid Calls for Justice in Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport, ID card to return to Bangladesh after 2 years of exile in India

11/09/2026

Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh in December, more than two years after a student uprising ended her long rule.

The Straits Times

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of return

11/09/2026

She previously said she plans to return to surrender before a court.

The Hindu

Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina ‘convicted criminal’, says extradition request sent to India

11/08/2026

Indian govt previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition requests for Ms. Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her over

The Hindu BusinessLine

Bangladesh law minister calls Hasina 'convicted criminal', says extradition request sent to India

11/08/2026

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said Dhaka has formally requested Hasina’s repatriation under the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty and will follow due legal process.

CNBC-TV18

Bangladesh minister calls Sheikh Hasina 'convicted criminal', says extradition request sent to India

11/08/2026

Bangladesh Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman stated that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina is a convicted criminal and confirmed that Dhaka has requested India to extradite her following due legal process