Dhaka:Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has announced that the government is currently verifying the authenticity and legality of applications allegedly submitted by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a National Identity Card (NID) and a passport.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister mentioned during a press briefing at the Ministry of Home Affairs that he had come across these reports in the media but had yet to confirm their validity. He stated that the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Law are involved in assessing whether the applications are legitimate, if they were filed correctly, and if Sheikh Hasina holds any legal rights to request these documents.
The Home Minister further explained that the relevant ministries would review all legal aspects before taking any necessary actions. He also mentioned that a formal extradition request has been sent through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the country where a convicted fugitive is reportedly residing, in line with the extradition treaty and relevant laws.
Additionally, Salahuddin Ahmed addressed recent incidents involving crude bomb explosions, attributing them to elements of a displaced political group attempting to destabilize the situation by targeting buses and various establishments. He assured that the police are actively taking legal measures and working to prevent such occurrences.