An arrest warrant has been issued for former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, by a local court. This action follows Hasina’s flight to India in August amid rising student protests. Currently, he reportedly remains in hiding at an undisclosed location. While in India, multiple legal cases have surfaced against him in Bangladesh, leading the court to order his arrest and require him to appear by November 18.
At 77 years old, Hasina faces serious allegations of human rights violations during his 15 years in power. Critics accuse him of systematically suppressing opposition voices and committing acts of violence against political rivals. Reports indicate that particularly brutal incidents took place between July and August, raising significant concerns about governance and human rights under his administration.
After leaving Bangladesh, authorities last spotted Sheikh Hasina near a military airbase in New Delhi. His presence in India has sparked diplomatic tensions between the two countries. In response, the Bangladeshi government has revoked Hasina’s diplomatic passport, complicating his situation further.