BanglaPress Desk: Chief Prosecutor Md. Aminul Islam has termed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s request for a passport a "political stunt," asserting that she has no intention of returning.
He made these remarks on Monday (November 9) while responding to questions from journalists at his office.
The Chief Prosecutor stated that all details regarding Sheikh Hasina would be formally presented during a press conference scheduled for Tuesday (November 10).
He further remarked that Sheikh Hasina’s declared desire to return to Bangladesh from New Delhi, India, is nothing more than a political stunt. "If she truly has the courage, let her return to the country and face trial for the July massacre," he said.
Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—currently in India and convicted in a case involving crimes against humanity—has applied for a new passport and a National Identity (NID) card to facilitate her return to Bangladesh.
The application was submitted on Monday through her lawyer to the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, India. This information was reported by the news agency Reuters, citing a letter related to the matter.
In a recent interview with Indian media, the former Prime Minister expressed her intention to return to Bangladesh this year. She is currently a fugitive, facing a death sentence in a case concerning crimes against humanity linked to the July massacre.
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