Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Extradition Hurdles And Legal Challenges

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister <b>Sheikh Hasina</b> has requested a new passport and national identity card from the Government of Bangladesh. Acting Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir stated that Bangladesh seeks her extradition through an acceptable prisoner transfer process. Sheikh Hasina currently faces accusations of ordering a police crackdown during the July-August 2024 protests and has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka. She arrived in India on August 5, 2024, after a student-led uprising toppled her administration. She aims to return to Bangladesh as a political leader to reclaim the Awami League, but major security risks and legal hurdles remain. She has defended her actions, claiming police responded to provocations from angry agitators rather than her direct orders.