Dhaka:The government is currently investigating reports that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has submitted applications for a passport and a national identity card (NID) in New Delhi, as stated by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the authenticity of these reports is still under verification. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Law are involved in examining the situation, with the Home Minister informing reporters at the Secretariat about the ongoing inquiry.
The investigation includes examining the legal basis of the applications, determining if they were properly submitted, and assessing whether Hasina is legally entitled to apply for these documents. Relevant provisions from the Passport Act, Citizenship Act, and laws related to NID are being reviewed before any official statements are made.
Regarding efforts to return Hasina to Bangladesh, the government has approached the country where she is currently residing through diplomatic channels, in line with an existing extradition treaty. The Home Minister mentioned that a letter has been sent via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to request her return as per legal protocols.
Additionally, the Home Minister addressed concerns about recent incidents involving crude bomb explosions, attacks on establishments, and buses being set on fire in the capital. He attributed these events to ousted political forces aiming to create instability and assured that police would take firm legal action against those involved.