Exiled Hasina seeks passport, signals planned return to Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina, ousted in 2024, has formally applied for a new passport and ID from India, her first official communication since fleeing, indicating she intends to return to Bangladesh in December. The move could reignite political and legal tensions, as her party faces an uncertain landscape and potential prosecution. The request is confirmed by a letter seen by Reuters, but the timeline and reception remain uncertain.

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