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Sheikh Hasina plays the first political ball in Bangladesh govt's court

India Today Nov 11, 2026 at 08:00 AM IST
Sheikh Hasina plays the first political ball in...

AI summary

Sheikh Hasina's legal team applied for a new passport via the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, triggering a diplomatic dispute. India lacks legal authority to extradite her as a state guest, while Bangladesh demands her return as a prisoner.

Key takeaways

  • Sheikh Hasina's lawyers applied for a new passport through the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi.
  • Bangladesh demands India extradite Hasina as a prisoner under the existing treaty.
  • India cannot arrest Hasina because she holds protected state guest status.
  • The Bangladesh government has banned the Awami League and sentenced Hasina to death.
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