The Bangladesh government said that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina does not wish to return to her country at this time. She has requested the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi to issue her a new passport.

Bangladesh government's reaction to the news of Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh

Amidst speculation about Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh, the Tariq Rahman government has made a significant claim. The Bangladesh government stated on Monday (November 9, 2026) that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently living in India, has no intention of returning to her country. Sheikh Hasina has requested the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi to issue her a new passport and National Identity Card (NID). Bangladesh's Chief Prosecutor, Md. Aminul Islam, stated that her efforts are merely a political gimmick.

Sheikh Hasina came to India in August 2024 after losing power during the student protests and has been living here since. The Bangladesh government has made it clear that she will not be issued any travel documents or a new passport. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has refused to grant her a passport, calling her a fugitive. Bangladesh has also requested her extradition from the Indian government. India's Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed receiving the extradition request and stated that it is being considered and investigated according to established procedures.

Sheikh Hasina may visit Bangladesh in December.

Sheikh Hasina has expressed her desire to return to Bangladesh in December and face legal proceedings there. The Bangladesh Awami League announced this on its official Twitter platform. According to the report, her lawyers, through the London-based law firm Matrix Chambers, have sent a letter to Acting Bangladesh High Commissioner Preeti Rahman, requesting her to expedite the process of issuing new documents. The letter states that there are reports that the interim administration and relevant authorities have revoked Sheikh Hasina's current Bangladeshi passport and national identity card.

Request for issuance of new documents

Lawyers have demanded the issuance of new documents, citing her Bangladeshi citizenship and the country's obligations under international human rights treaties. Hasina has previously stated her intention to return home in December. Through various platforms, she stated her intention to return to Bangladesh and surrender before the court. According to her aides, the return date will be announced after the documentation formalities are completed.