Ousted PM Hasina faces prison on return to Bangladesh, minister says
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Bangladesh's government has issued a formal warning that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face legal prosecution upon her return to the country. The state minister for foreign affairs emphasized that Hasina, who holds multiple criminal convictions, will be subject to prosecution under Bangladeshi law. This announcement comes amid political tensions following her recent removal from office, marking a significant escalation in the post-transition period.
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Ousted PM Hasina faces prison on return to Bangladesh, minister says
“Sheikh Hasina is a convicted criminal. If she surrenders, action will be taken against her as per the laws of Bangladesh,” Dhaka's state minister for foreign affairs says.
