Bangladesh authorities revoke diplomatic passports of Sheikh Hasina

Diplomatic passports grant holders various privileges, including visa-free travel to certain countries.

The Bangladesh interim government has revoked diplomatic passports of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who left the country for India amid the political turmoil, and also of all her ex-MPs.

The announcement was made by the Home Department of Bangladesh.

Diplomatic passports grant holders various privileges, including visa-free travel to certain countries.

The revocation of these passports underscores the interim government's broader efforts to redefine Bangladesh's diplomatic and political framework in the lead-up to the next general elections.