International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has described former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s application for a new Bangladeshi passport and national identity card (NID) as a “political stunt”, saying she will never return to the country.

He made the remarks on Monday afternoon while speaking to several media outlets about reports that Hasina had applied for new identity documents at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.

“Seeking a new passport and national identity card is a political stunt by Sheikh Hasina. She will never return to the country. She will not come back,” the chief prosecutor said.

Aminul Islam also announced that the prosecution would hold an official press conference on Tuesday, November 10, regarding Hasina’s reported willingness to surrender.

Hasina has been convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal.

Earlier on Monday, Reuters reported that Hasina had applied for a new passport and NID. According to the report, her lawyers sent a letter to the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi requesting the issuance of the documents.