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Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh: the hurdles, the risks and the politics | Explained

Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh: the hurdles, the risks and the politics | Explained

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Bangladesh prosecutor says Sheikh Hasina must face her death sentence if she returns, as her lawyers seek a new passport and identity card

    The Federal

  • center · 2 outlets

    India on Tuesday refused to be drawn on the issue of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina seeking a passport from the Bangladesh high commission to facilitate her return home next month, with the external affairs ministry only saying that such travel plans will require a “travel document”

    Hindustan Times

  • right · 3 outlets

    Sheikh Hasina has requested a new passport and national identity card to facilitate her return to Dhaka. Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs has called for her extradition instead of issuing new travel documents. Officials are currently reviewing the legitimacy of Hasina's application…

    The Economic Times

RSS excerpt

Sheikh Hasina faces a dilemma. She wants to return as a political leader and reclaim her party, the Awami League. But she stands accused of ordering the police crackdown of July-August 2024, and the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka has sentenced her to death for it

Coverage arrived over 53 hours. First from The Indian Express, latest from The Times of India.

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Coverage Bias Distribution

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Left / Center-Left 3 (37%)
Center 2 (25%)
Center-Right / Right 3 (38%)

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  5. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Sheikh Hasina seeks fresh passport, national ID for Bangladesh return amid extradition demands

    Sheikh Hasina has requested a new passport and national identity card to facilitate her return to Dhaka. Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs has called for her extradition instead of issuing new travel documents. Officials are currently reviewing the legitimacy of Hasina's application…

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  13. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

    Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh: the hurdles, the risks and the politics | Explained

    Sheikh Hasina faces a dilemma. She wants to return as a political leader and reclaim her party, the Awami League. But she stands accused of ordering the police crackdown of July-August 2024, and the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka has sentenced her to death for it

    Read at The Hindu ↗
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