Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of Bangladesh return
Verified: 6 outlets in 4 countries have reported this story since Nov 9.
NEW DELHI: Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested on Monday a new passport and identity card so she can return from self-imposed exile in India, according to a letter seen by Reuters, her first such communication since fleeing in 2024.
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Two or more outlets reported this story and its reliability score reached 65%, so WorldPulse marks it verified. That means more than one outlet says so, not that it is proven true.
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[Claude] Both reports cover the same event: Hasina's request for a new passport and ID card, as reported via the Reuters letter, with no conflicting facts.
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