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Bangladesh minister says Hasina will face jail
NDTV··14 Jul
Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will have to go to jail whether she surrenders in India or Bangladesh. Hasina has been living in exile in India since fleeing Bangladesh on August 5, 2024, amid mass protests that ended her long tenure as the country's leader.
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What It Means For You
- The standoff could affect India-Bangladesh diplomatic relations in the coming months.
- Hasina's legal status remains a point of tension for the region.
- Observers watch whether Dhaka's pressure campaign will prompt any resolution soon.
What's Happening
- A Bangladesh minister said Hasina will face jail if she surrenders.
- Hasina has been in exile in India since fleeing on August 5, 2024.
- She has said she plans to return to Bangladesh this year.
Hasina Exile Case
- Bangladesh's ICT sentenced Hasina to death in November 2024.
- The sentence relates to the crackdown on protests before her ouster.
- Dhaka continues pressing for her surrender and formal prosecution.
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