Law Minister Asaduzzaman said on Saturday that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to Bangladesh through legal means and will not have the opportunity to appeal upon her return. He made these remarks while responding to questions from journalists after an event at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon, Dhaka.
Extradition Through Legal Process
Responding to a question about whether Sheikh Hasina would be given any legal facility to return to the country, the Law Minister said, "Sheikh Hasina will come to Bangladesh through legal means. Whatever needs to be done from our side in the legal process, we have done." He added that when she is extradited under the extradition treaty, it will be a legal process.No Scope for Appeal
According to a report by Kaler Kantho, the Law Minister clearly stated that Sheikh Hasina will not have the opportunity to appeal. The Prothom Alo report provides a fuller account of the minister's remarks, emphasizing the ongoing legal procedures.Context of BBC Report
A journalist referred to a BBC report from Friday regarding Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh and inquired about the legal process. In response, the Law Minister reiterated, "Whatever needs to be done from our side in the legal process, we have done."Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted during the July mass uprising, is currently residing abroad. The government has issued several statements regarding her extradition and trial proceedings. The Law Minister's latest remarks clarify that the government intends to proceed with this matter through established legal channels.
