Sheikh Hasina left the country after the fall of the government on August 5. Since then he has been staying in India.
News-18’s journalist said about the matter, ‘Hasina’s attempt to get political asylum in the UK has been canceled for the time being. Because UK has not given any positive response in this regard. Besides, the US has also canceled his visa. Other European countries are pressuring the United Kingdom not to grant asylum to Hasina. However, the Indian government has told Sheikh Hasina that she can stay in India until she settles her future plans.
Earlier, according to a source in Delhi, the Indian Express said that the Indian government plans to keep Sheikh Hasina in Delhi until the political asylum-related complications are resolved. This is the situation after talks between Delhi, London and Hasina in the last 24 hours.
A UK Home Office spokesperson told Indian media outlet NDTV on Tuesday, “The UK has a proud record of providing protection to people who need it.” But there is no provision to allow anyone to travel to the UK for asylum or temporary asylum.’
The spokesperson also said, ‘Those who need international protection should first seek asylum in the safe country they reach. It is the fastest way to safety.’ From the words of this spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs of the United Kingdom, it is understood that Sheikh Hasina may have to stay in India for the time being.