Hasina's passport strategy fails! 'Will be brought in as part of prisoner exchange agreement', says Bangladesh minister

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BS News Agency Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in a mass uprising two years ago, has requested a new passport and national identity card. An email has been sent to the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi by the London-based law firm Matrix Chambers, requesting on her behalf. However, some diplomatic sources in Dhaka claim that there is no way to understand that this is Sheikh Hasina's application. Because, there was no document or proof related to Sheikh Hasina's approval 'authorization' in the email sent by the law firm. However, this email has already caused quite a stir within the Bangladesh administration. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the Tarique Rahman government, Humayun Kabir, has said that Sheikh Hasina will be returned according to the prisoner exchange agreement, not the passport. Meanwhile, unrest has started in Bangladesh as new news about Hasina's return spreads. The Students' League has called for a strike on Tuesday.

 State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said, "There is no question of giving a new travel document to a fugitive accused. Sheikh Hasina's legal initiative to get her passport and NID is ridiculous. There is no opportunity to see Sheikh Hasina's return to the country like an ordinary passenger. Sheikh Hasina has already been sentenced to death. In addition, several other trials are underway against her, which also have the possibility of the highest punishment."

Tareq Rahman's government has been shaken by the application for a passport and national identity card. Responding to questions from journalists in Dhaka on Monday, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said that Bangladesh will not bring Sheikh Hasina back through her passport. She will be sought extradition from India as an accused. However, he is aware that Sheikh Hasina has asked for her return to Bangladesh under the Vidyaman extradition treaty with India. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said, "There is no question of giving a new travel document to a fugitive. Sheikh Hasina's legal initiative to get her passport and NID is ridiculous. There is no opportunity to see Sheikh Hasina's return to the country like an ordinary passenger. Sheikh Hasina has already been sentenced to death. In addition, several other trials are underway against her, which also have the possibility of the maximum punishment." 

Meanwhile, unrest has also started amidst discussions across the country about Hasina's appeal. There are reports that cocktail explosions have occurred in several places including Dhaka. Law enforcement agencies are also on the alert. 12 people have been arrested in connection with the incident of throwing cocktails at police in front of the Golf Club of the Cantonment Police Station. The Public Relations Department of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police reported this information on Monday. The Awami League's student organization Chhatra League has called for a nationwide strike on Tuesday.