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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed declared that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face immediate arrest and the execution of court verdicts upon her return to Bangladesh, leaving no room for her to surrender. He stated that the government has consistently sought her return through legal channels, including initiating extradition treaty procedures with India during the interim government's tenure.

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We have always wanted her return through legal means. During the interim government’s tenure, a letter was sent to the Indian government under the extradition treaty, and we have also sent reminders. We want her brought back to Bangladesh so that the verdict against her can be executed.

Ahmed made these remarks while addressing a discussion at Dhaka University. He also confirmed ongoing efforts to bring back former ministers, members of parliament, and officials who supported the previous Awami League government and are now residing abroad. The home minister asserted that individuals involved in genocide and those who attacked freedom-loving people would be brought to justice, emphasizing that they are entitled to due process.

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Those involved in genocide and those who -- like the Pakistani occupation forces -- attacked freedom-loving people of Bangladesh also have the right to due process, and we will bring them to justice.

He further stated that the Awami League's political fate should be determined through a lawful and judicial process, noting that amendments to relevant acts now permit trials for individuals and the party. Recalling his time in exile, Ahmed expressed his support for the mass uprising movement and stressed the need for democratic reform to prevent authoritarian forces from suppressing democracy. He urged political parties not to exploit the spirit of the uprising for partisan gain, attributing the fight against fascism to ordinary citizens who risked their lives. Ahmed concluded by calling on the younger generation to build a safe, democratic, and prosperous Bangladesh free from authoritarianism.

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We want the political fate of the Awami League to be determined through a fully lawful and judicial process.