Death penalty is the only option for Sheikh Hasina, says ICT chief prosecutor
Chief prosecutor rules out possibility of issuing new passport or travel documents to former prime minister
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 8:23 am · 1 min read
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Mohammad Aminul Islam, the chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), told Sandesh (Foreign) that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has no legal recourse left other than facing the death penalty. He adopted a stern stance towards Hasina, who is currently residing in India after losing power following the student protests of August 2024.
Mohammad Aminul Islam clarified that if Hasina wished to participate in the legal process, she should have been present during the hearings or returned to appeal within the 30-day time limit of the verdict. He further added that instead of efforts made through law firms, if she wishes to return, she should make an official application to the Government of India under the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty.
Referring to the rules of the Bangladesh Passport Order 1973, the chief prosecutor stated that there is no provision in the law to provide travel documents to a person convicted of serious crimes and moral turpitude. Therefore, she will not be issued a new passport or any other travel document.
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