Sheikh Hasina Will Be Arrested Immediately Upon Return to Bangladesh, Warns Law Minister Asaduzzaman

Bangladesh's Law Minister M Asaduzzaman announced that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face immediate arrest upon returning to the country, ensuring she is not given the opportunity to voluntarily surrender in court and utilize legal options.

Key Highlights:
- Hasina's Return Announcement: The 78-year-old former leader recently stated her intention to return to Bangladesh by December despite facing personal risks and a death sentence handed down in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal in November 2025.
- Government Stance: Minister Asaduzzaman asserted that authorities will exercise their legal powers to apprehend her immediately upon arrival, dismissing concerns regarding her canceled passport as her own problem.
- Political Background: Following Hasina's departure to India in August 2024 amid student-led protests, the Awami League was dissolved under anti-terror laws, and Tarique Rahman's BNP subsequently came to power following elections earlier this year.