Yunus Government Set to Issue Red Corner Notice to Bring Hasina Back for Trial Amid Alleged Bid for Reinstatement with Trump’s Support
Yunus Government Set to Issue Red Corner Notice to Bring Hasina Back for Trial Amid Alleged Bid for Reinstatement with Trump’s Support
The political landscape in Bangladesh is witnessing a major shake-up as the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus prepares to issue an Interpol Red Corner Notice to bring back ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Reports suggest that this notice, set to be issued soon, aims to facilitate Hasina’s extradition to Bangladesh, where she would face trial. Yunus’s government has indicated its intention to pursue capital punishment against Hasina if found guilty. Additionally, Red Corner Notices are expected to be issued against other key Awami League leaders who have fled the country.
After three months of political turmoil, Sheikh Hasina has reportedly been residing in political asylum in India. From her undisclosed location, she occasionally addresses the changing political dynamics in Bangladesh. Recently, Dr. Asif Nazrul, legal advisor to Yunus’s government, announced in Dhaka that Interpol would soon be asked to assist with Hasina’s extradition.
Yunus Government Set to Issue Red Corner Notice to Bring Hasina Back for Trial Amid Alleged Bid for Reinstatement with Trump’s Support
During a visit to the International Crimes Tribunal building on Sunday, Dr. Asif told reporters that the Awami League’s accusations against Yunus’s government at the International Criminal Court (ICC) hold no merit. According to Asif, the complaint was lodged to tarnish Bangladesh’s global reputation. He described it as a strategic move by Awami League to distract from internal issues and seek global sympathy. “This petition to the ICC’s Prosecution Office is absurd and baseless, merely a tactic by the Awami League to create confusion and safeguard their political interests,” he asserted.
Meanwhile, as political unrest continues to grow, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested ten Awami League supporters on Sunday who were allegedly acting on an audio directive purportedly from Sheikh Hasina. The message reportedly called for a rally using the image of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and the American flag. DMP’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Relations, Muhammad Talebur Rahman, revealed that Hasina’s recent audio messages encouraged supporters to stage protests and generate unrest using Trump’s image and the American flag to draw attention to Bangladesh’s internal crisis. During the police operation, provocative posters, placards, and cash were seized, which officials claim were intended for use in the alleged rally.
Yunus’s government hopes that Interpol’s intervention will help expedite Hasina’s return to Bangladesh to face trial. Political observers are closely following the developments as the future of Bangladesh’s leadership remains uncertain amidst these legal and political maneuvers.
