Dhaka:
The National Central Bureau (NCB) of the Bangladesh police have submitted a request to the Interpol that seeks a red notification against 12 people, including deprived Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said a media report on Saturday.
Hasina, 77, has been living in India since 5 August last year when she fled Bangladesh after a massive led protest protest that the 16-year regime of her Awami League (Al) has repelled.
The NCB processes such requests on the basis of appeals from courts, public prosecutors or research agencies, said the Daily Star, quoting Enamul Haque Sagor, assistant -inspector general (media).
Sagor confirmed the development and said at the police headquarters: “These applications are submitted in connection with allegations that arise during investigations or through current business procedures.” A red notification is used by Interpol to help find people and arrest for the time being pending extradition or similar legal steps. Interpol helps to follow the place of residence of fugitives who live abroad, and once confirmed, the information is shared with relevant authorities, according to the newspaper.
Weeks after Muhammad Yunus took over the chief advisor of the Interim government on 8 August, Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued arrest trees for Hasina and various former cabinet ministers, advisers and military and civilian officials for “crimes against humanity and genocide”.
In November last year, the IT headquarters formally asked the police head office to seek the help of Interpol in arresting Hasina and others who were identified as fugitives.
On January 21, the interim government of Bangladesh said that it will continue its efforts to reduce Deposed Hasina from India and will look for the international intervention if necessary.
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