Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:59am on 06 Aug 2024,Tuesday International
The UK Home Office has denied reports of a pending asylum request from Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister who fled to India amid violent protests. The UK's immigration rules stipulate that asylum seekers must claim refuge in the first safe country they reach. Hasina, who resigned following intense unrest, is reportedly in India under protective custody. While her sister’s UK citizenship might influence her asylum prospects, the UK government maintains no provision for travel-based asylum requests. India’s interim support for Hasina remains unclear as her future plans are uncertain.
