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Hasina needs travel document to return home: India says
India has declined to comment on former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's request for a passport, stating instead that any travel plans would require appropriate documentation.
LSN India ·
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sidestepped questions on Tuesday regarding Sheikh Hasina's efforts to obtain a passport from the Bangladesh High Commission, maintaining a cautious diplomatic stance on the sensitive matter.
When pressed on reports that the deposed premier was seeking travel documents to facilitate her return to Bangladesh next month, the MEA offered only a general statement. Officials noted that individuals planning international travel would need to secure the necessary travel documentation to do so.
The response reflects India's careful handling of the situation involving Hasina, who has been residing in India since August following political upheaval in Bangladesh. The MEA's measured comments suggest New Delhi is reluctant to be drawn into controversies surrounding the former leader's status or future movements.
Hasina's potential return to Bangladesh remains a matter of significant political interest in both nations. The MEA's refusal to engage directly with specifics of her passport application underscores India's preference to allow matters between the former PM and Bangladesh authorities to proceed without public commentary from New Delhi.