Sheikh Hasina’s Legal Counsel Seeks New Bangladeshi Passport and NID; Formal Request Sent to Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi
London / New Delhi, 9 November 2026 | IBG NEWS
A formal legal request has been submitted to the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi seeking the issuance of a new Bangladeshi passport and National Identity Card (NID) for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The request was made through a letter dated 9 November 2026, addressed to Ms Preeti Rahman, Acting High Commissioner of Bangladesh in New Delhi. The letter was issued by London-based Matrix Chambers on behalf of Sheikh Hasina, with barrister Steven Powles KC identified as her legal representative.
Legal Counsel Refers to Reported Revocation
In the correspondence, Steven Powles KC states that he is representing Sheikh Hasina and refers to the reported revocation of her existing Bangladeshi passport and National Identity Card by Bangladesh’s interim government and other authorities.
The legal representative has requested the High Commission to take the necessary steps towards issuing fresh identity and travel documents to his client.
Nationality and International Obligations Cited
The request reportedly rests on Sheikh Hasina’s Bangladeshi nationality and obligations arising under the laws of Bangladesh, alongside applicable international human rights instruments.
Her legal counsel has also requested the High Commission to examine the matter and provide guidance regarding the necessary administrative procedures, documentation and formalities required to process the applications.
High Commission Asked to Examine the Request
The letter expresses the expectation that the matter will receive timely consideration and seeks the cooperation of the Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in addressing the request.
However, the correspondence represents a formal request from the former Prime Minister’s legal counsel. It does not establish that the High Commission has accepted the request, approved the issuance of new documents or initiated their processing.
A Matter with Diplomatic and Legal Implications
The development raises important questions concerning citizenship documentation, passport revocation, national identity records and the legal rights of former political leaders.
Any decision on the request will depend on the applicable legal framework, the relevant administrative authorities and the High Commission’s examination of the matter.
Link to the Social Media of of Mr. Ayanjit Send reveling this input:
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IBG NEWS will continue to follow developments concerning the legal and diplomatic implications of this request.
Source: Letter dated 9 November 2026, Matrix Chambers, London, addressed to the Acting High Commissioner of Bangladesh in New Delhi.
