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Sheikh Hasina, former Bangladesh prime minister, has applied for a passport to return to the country, raising concerns about renewed political unrest. This move coincides with recent arrests of 12 individuals involved in petrol bomb attacks and ongoing protests by garment workers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government faces potential conflict between supporters of Hasina’s Awami League and those who supported the student-led uprising that overthrew her administration in 2024.

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Sheikh Hasina, former prime minister of Bangladesh, applied for her passport, raising fears of renewed political unrest in the country. This comes as Bangladesh arrested 12 people over multiple petrol bomb attacks and faces ongoing protests from garment workers. The potential return of Sheikh Hasina has raised concerns about how Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will manage a possible confrontation between supporters of Hasina’s Awami League and those who backed the student-led uprising that ousted her government in 2024.

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Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina ‘convicted criminal’, says extradition request sent to India Different event

The Hindu

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“Article A reports on the Law Minister's statement regarding Sheikh Hasina as a 'convicted criminal' and the extradition request, while Article B discusses fears of unrest if Hasina returns to Bangladesh.”

Ex-Bangladesh leader Hasina applies for passport in signal she’s ready for homecoming Different event

South China Morning Post

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“While both articles discuss Sheikh Hasina's passport application signaling her intent to return, Article B covers additional context about recent unrest and arrests in Bangladesh, indicating a different time or broader context rather than the same specific event.”

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina seeks passport in sign of Bangladesh return plan Different event

Al Jazeera

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“Article A describes Sheikh Hasina requesting a new passport, while Article B discusses the potential for unrest due to Hasina's planned return and recent arrests.”

What is Hasina’s game plan as she seeks a passport to return to Bangladesh? Different event

Al Jazeera

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“While both articles discuss Sheikh Hasina's application for a passport to return to Bangladesh, they describe different aspects and developments surrounding this incident.”

Bangladesh prosecutor says ex-PM Hasina will be executed if she returns Different event

The Hindu

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“The articles refer to different time periods and focus on distinct aspects: one discusses the prosecutor's statement about execution if Hasina returns, while the other addresses fears of renewed unrest due to her planned return.”

Violence erupts in Bangladesh as ousted PM's supporters stage protest Different event

BBC News

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“Article A describes violent protests on a specific day, while Article B discusses broader concerns about renewed unrest and arrests related to previous attacks.”

Sheikh Hasina’s return to Bangladesh: the hurdles, the risks and the politics | Explained Different event

The Hindu

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“While both articles discuss Sheikh Hasina's application for a passport to return to Bangladesh, they describe different aspects and timelines related to her potential return.”

Disgraced former leader Sheikh Hasina plans return to Bangladesh after two years in exile Different event

The Guardian

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“While both articles discuss Sheikh Hasina's planned return to Bangladesh, they describe different aspects of the situation. Article A focuses on her application for a new passport and her confidence in returning, while Article B discusses the broader political context and fears of renewed unrest surrounding her potential return.”

Bangladesh prosecutor says ex-PM Sheikh Hasina will be executed if she returns Different event

Dawn

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“The articles discuss different aspects of Sheikh Hasina's potential return to Bangladesh, but they do not describe the same specific incident or occurrence.”

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina appeals for a new passport to return from exile Different event

The Hindu

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“Article A describes Sheikh Hasina requesting a new passport on November 9, 2026, while Article B discusses the broader implications and fears surrounding her planned return to Bangladesh two days later.”

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Sheikh Hasina’s plan for return to Bangladesh fuels fears of renewed unrest Her passport application comes as Bangladesh arrested 12 people over multiple petrol bomb attacks and faces protests from garment workers The prospect of her return has raised questions about how Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would handle a potential confrontation between supporters of Hasina’s Awami League and those who backed the student-led uprising that toppled her government in 2024.

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