Bangladesh interim govt provides law scrapping special security for Sheikh Hasina

Days after revoking the diplomatic passports, the Bangladesh interim government on Thursday withdrew the special security cover accorded to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her close relatives.

The council chaired by chief adviser Muhammad Yunus decided to amend the Special Security Force Act 2021 lifting special security for former PM Hasina and her close relatives, the official BSS news agency reported.

Amid violent protests in Bangladesh, Hasina (76) fled to India on August 5. Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin dissolved Parliament. Over 300 died in the protests by the country since June. 

Hasina faces over 75 cases in Bangladesh with many murder charges.