Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi Says Hasina Did Not Apply for New Passport or NID

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has said that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted following the July uprising, has not applied for a new passport or National Identity Card (NID).

However, the High Commission confirmed that it had received an email from Matrix Chambers, a London-based law firm, requesting the issuance of a passport and NID in Hasina’s name.

In a statement issued on Monday, the High Commission said it was unable to verify whether the request had actually been made on Hasina’s behalf.

The email sent by Matrix Chambers did not include any document or proof of authorisation from Hasina, the statement said.

“There is no way for us to establish that the request was made on behalf of Sheikh Hasina,” the High Commission noted.

It also said that the email had been forwarded to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for further consideration.