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Govt verifying Hasina's passport application: Home Minister

Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 2:08 PM

Observer Online Report

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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated on Monday (November 9) that the government has not yet verified the authenticity of reports claiming former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina applied in New Delhi for a new passport and National Identity (NID) card.

The Home Minister clarified that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Law are currently examining the matter, adding that the legal basis of any such application and her right to apply will be reviewed in accordance with relevant laws.

Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat on Monday, the Home Minister addressed queries regarding the media reports: "I have also seen in scroll news that absconding convict Sheikh Hasina has applied for her passport and NID. However, I have not yet been able to verify the authenticity of this claim."

Elaborating on the legal review process, Salahuddin Ahmed noted that the application's legal standing, procedural validity, and eligibility would be scrutinized under the provisions of the Passport Act, Citizenship Act, and NID Act. He added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Law would issue a formal statement once the review is complete.

Regarding efforts to return Sheikh Hasina from India, the Home Minister reiterated the government's stance, stating, "Primarily at this moment, I can say that regarding any convicted offender seeking refuge in another country, we have sent a formal request through our Foreign Ministry pursuant to the extradition treaty to hand her over according to law."

-SA

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