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Bangladesh has no info on whether Hasina given Indian citizenship: MoFA

The Bangladesh foreign ministry has no information regarding whether ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has obtained Indian citizenship

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Bangladesh has no info on whether Hasina given Indian citizenship: MoFA
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Published: 16 Jan 2025, 22: 49

Foreign ministry’s spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam BSS

The Bangladesh foreign ministry has no information regarding whether ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has obtained Indian citizenship.

“We do not have any information on whether former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken Indian citizenship,” ministry’s spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam made the remark while responding to a question at the ministry’s weekly briefing.

He added that Hasina’s current status is a matter under the jurisdiction of the Indian government.

Hasina has been residing in India since fleeing the country in August last year, following widespread protests that culminated in her resignation.

Regarding demands to review all agreements with India, Rafiqul Alam clarified, “Bilateral agreements with India have been made by various ministries and agencies.

If any ministry or agency feels the need for a review, they may proceed accordingly.”

When asked if all agreements with India will be made public, the spokesperson explained, “All agreements with India are already public.

You can view them on the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ website.”

In response to another query, he stated, “I am not aware of any secret agreements with India.”

Answering another query, Alam said Dhaka is waiting for India’s reply regarding Bangladesh’s new High Commissioner to India as Bangladesh sought agrimo (recognition).

“We are waiting for India’s reply. I don’t think it is taking more time than usual.

There is no specific timeframe but usually it is by 3 to 4 months,” said the spokesperson.​

 

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Hasina must be brought back thru legal process: Shafiqul

Shafiqul made the remarks while speaking as the main discussant at a seminar titled, "July Revolution Aspirations and the Media"

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Hasina must be brought back thru legal process: Shafiqul

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Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina must be returned to the country through legal process and brought her to justice.

"The way Sheikh Hasina brought back her father's murderers, we will bring back the murderers of the movement and try them in court," he said.

Shafiqul made the remarks while speaking as the main discussant at a seminar titled, "July Revolution Aspirations and the Media".

The Islamic University (IU) authorities and the Islamic University Journalists Association (IUJA) jointly organised this seminar at Bir Shrestha Hamidur Rahman Auditorium on the campus in Khulna.

Alam said the interim government is working on state reforms to build Bangladesh as per the aspirations of the July revolution and implementing the aspirations of the people.

He also said half of the IU students are females, which is a very good image.

"I saw in the documentary that girls were leading the July movement. This university played an important role in the movement," the press secretary said.

Noting that this image should be conveyed to the world as the future of the students is related to the image, he said, "We have to work to preserve the history of the movement of this university."

He said the names of the halls that still remain in the name of the dictator need to be changed to the martyrs' names.

The press secretary said the aspirations of people are being fulfilled through reform commissions to build a new Bangladesh.

The reports of commissions are the outcomes of the July uprising, he said, urging all students to read these reports and join debate on those on the campus.​

 

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Refusal to return Hasina violation of extradition treaty: Law adviser
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Jan 21, 2025 17:38
Updated :
Jan 21, 2025 17:38

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said that if India refuses to return Sheikh Hasina, it would constitute a violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India.

"We have written a letter for extradition. If India does not extradite Sheikh Hasina, it will be a clear violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India," he said at a views-exchange meeting with reporters at the Secretariat on Tuesday.

In that case, he said, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take necessary steps to address the matter within the international community.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also making efforts and a red alert has already been issued, he added.

"We are doing everything we can. The government will continue all efforts to bring Sheikh Hasina back. If necessary, international support will be sought,” said the law adviser.

Referring to the trial of the July mass killings, the adviser said a second tribunal will be formed, if needed, to expedite the trial of those involved in the massacre, UNB reports.

“There is no conflict between the trial of the July mass killing criminals and the upcoming elections. The trial will proceed at its own pace. We will finish the trial work as quickly as possible. If necessary, international judges will be appointed,” he said.​

 

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No update on red notice for Hasina, says foreign ministry

The foreign ministry has said there is no updated information regarding the issuance of a red notice by Interpol for the return of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial. During the ministry's weekly briefing on Monday, spokesperson Rafiqul Alam responded to media inquiries,

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No update on red notice for Hasina, says foreign ministry
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Jan 28, 2025 00:11
Updated :
Jan 28, 2025 00:11

The foreign ministry has said there is no updated information regarding the issuance of a red notice by Interpol for the return of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial.

During the ministry's weekly briefing on Monday, spokesperson Rafiqul Alam responded to media inquiries, saying: “I do not have updated information on the red notice matter.”

Hasina has been residing in India since fleeing there on Aug 5, following massive public protests.

While several senior leaders of her party, the Awami League, have been arrested, most remain in hiding.

In the wake of the student movement and subsequent crackdown, charges have been filed at the International Crimes Tribunal, or ICT, accusing Hasina and others of crimes against humanity, including “genocide”, in relation to the government’s actions during the protests.

The interim government has started the trial process for these charges.

Between Jul 5 and Aug 5, a number of allegations related to “genocide and crimes against humanity” were submitted to the tribunal’s investigation agency and prosecution office during the student-led mass movements across Bangladesh.

Among these, arrest warrants have been issued by the tribunal for Hasina, her family members, and senior Awami League leaders in two cases.

On Dec 23, Bangladesh sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, requesting Hasina’s return for trial.

However, India has yet to provide an official response, with media reports indicating that her visa has been extended.

Before sending the diplomatic note, the government and the ICT prosecution department had been discussing the possibility of issuing Interpol's red notice to facilitate Hasina’s return.

On Nov 12, the tribunal’s Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said steps would be taken to issue the red notice after corresponding with the Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam.

However, more than two and a half months later, no red notice has been listed on the International Criminal Police Organisation or Interpol’s website.

WHAT IS AN INTERPOL RED NOTICE?

According to Interpol, a red notice is a process through which law-enforcing agencies around the world are asked to locate and temporarily detain individuals who are the subject of extradition or surrender procedures.

It is not an international arrest warrant.

The Interpol site clarified that member countries follow their own domestic laws when executing arrests based on a red notice.

These notices are intended solely for use by law-enforcing agencies and are typically shared publicly at the request of member countries.

In response to further questions on the red notice for Hasina, Rafiqul said: “A country can request a red notice through Interpol by providing details about a suspected criminal, after which the relevant country can apply for the notice. The red notice is similar to an international arrest warrant.”

BENGALURU INCIDENT, BORDER KILLING INQUIRY

Rafiqul also provided updates regarding two other incidents involving Bangladeshi nationals in India.

He confirmed that the ministry had requested information regarding the death of a Bangladeshi woman, who was allegedly raped and murdered in Bengaluru.

A body of the 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman was discovered on the banks of a lake in the Ramamurthy area of the southern Indian state.

Initial reports from police indicated that she had been raped and murdered.

The identity of the woman has not been released by the Karnataka police, although they confirmed she worked as a domestic help in an apartment building in Bengaluru.

Her family lives in the same area, and her husband works as a sanitation worker for the Bengaluru Municipal Corporation.

In response to another query, the spokesperson said the ministry was also looking into the recent incident at the Kulaura border, where a Bangladeshi national was reportedly killed.

Rafiqul said, “We are investigating the matter. From what we have gathered, it appears to be more of a family dispute. Since this incident involved border crossing, the BGB [Border Guard Bangladesh] is in talks with the Border Security Force. We do not have all the details, but our relevant wing is looking into it.”

In a separate issue, Rafiqul commented on the participation of a high-level government delegation in India’s Republic Day celebrations, calling it a normal diplomatic occurrence.

He remarked: “We have always maintained that Bangladesh hopes for good relations with all countries. There is no special reason to view this differently. At such events, it is typical for a high-level representative to attend, including the guest of honour. This is a routine diplomatic practice.”​

 

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Interim govt requests Interpol to issue red notice on Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh has requested the Interpol to issue a red notice on deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina who has been living in India since she was overthrown in the August uprising. Police chief Baharul Alam disclosed the information at a high-level meeting with security chiefs, presided over by inter

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Interim govt requests Interpol to issue red notice on Sheikh Hasina
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Feb 03, 2025 23:04
Updated :
Feb 03, 2025 23:04

Bangladesh has requested the Interpol to issue a red notice on deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina who has been living in India since she was overthrown in the August uprising.

Police chief Baharul Alam disclosed the information at a high-level meeting with security chiefs, presided over by interim government head Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday, the Chief Adviser’s Office said in a statement.

"We've made a request. We hope we will get some response soon," he said.

Baharul said police have set up 10 teams to monitor the murder cases filed over the atrocities and killings by Hasina's security forces during July and August.

Yunus directed police to fast-track these cases and to make sure that no innocent people are harassed by these cases, the statement read.

He also asked police and the law-enforcing agencies to create a command centre to intensively monitor law and order situation in the country.

The assembly was also attended by Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Special Assistant to Chief Adviser Khuda Baksh Chowdhury, Home Secretary Nasimul Gani, and chiefs of police, BGB, RAB, DMP, Coast Guard and Special Branch.

Yunus said the security agencies must make maximum use of the latest communication tools to make sure they can quickly intervene in a situation.

"We have to set up a command center or a command headquarters, which will coordinate among all the police and security agencies," he told senior security officials.

The chief adviser said the new command structure would "skillfully and intensively" communicate among all agencies, police stations across the country and all law-enforcing authorities.

He ordered the security chiefs to stay vigilant against any attempt to disrupt the law and order situation in Bangladesh.

"We have to be as alert as if we were in a war-like situation. This year is a very critical year for the country. We must not allow anyone to create chaos and anarchy," he said.

The adviser said the cronies of Hasina were spending a huge amount of money to attempt to foment anarchy and spread disinformation.

"We must stay vigilant. Everyone should fight against this disinformation menace," he said.

He ordered the security chiefs to protect the human rights of every citizen and take special measures to thwart any attacks on the religious or ethnic minorities.

"Our global image will be badly damaged if we can't protect our religious minorities. We will also have to be very transparent in this regard," he said.

The chief adviser also ordered police to launch a crackdown on extortionists in an effort to keep prices of food and essential commodities stable during Ramadan.​