Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country following massive unrest, will remain in India for a few more days as her reported plan to seek asylum in the UK remains in limbo, sources said.
Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule ended dramatically. Violent protests and widespread rioting On the controversial quota system, Landed at Hindon airbase near Delhi According to sources, Hasina may seek asylum in Britain as her sister Sheikh Rehana is a British citizen.
However, UK asylum rules may be a hindrance for the Awami League leader. According to UK immigration rules and criteria: “The UK has a proud record of providing protection to those in need. However, there is no provision in our immigration rules to allow anyone to travel to the UK to seek asylum or temporary asylum.”
Furthermore, the rules state that “people in need of international protection should seek asylum in the first safe country they arrive in – this is the fastest route to protection.”
As of Tuesday, Sheikh Hasina is staying in a safe house near Hindon airbase.
Earlier in the day, the Bangladesh Air Force C-130J aircraft that brought Sheikh Hasina to India returned to Dhaka. According to sources, the crew was provided all possible assistance by the Indian side at the Hindon airbase during their 16-hour stay.
During this, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Sheikh Hasina And her former official adviser has said her mother has severed ties with Bangladesh.
“She has done nothing wrong, she has given the best government in the country,” Joy told India Today TV. “Now she will spend time with her grandchildren.”