Breaking news: Bangladesh blocks ex-PM's return

[Kabir]

Ok, confirmed the news from BBC.

The government says Sheikh Hasina's travel ban is temporary

The Bangladeshi government has barred former PM Sheikh Hasina from returning to the country from the United States. The Home Ministry said her "provocative and inflammatory speeches" might create civil unrest. Officials have been told to stop her entering the country.
The government says that Sheikh Hasina, who is on holiday in the US, was responsible for recent street protests that led to a state of emergency.
Another former PM, Khaleda Zia, has reportedly agreed an exile deal.

'Confusion and hatred'
In a statement, the Home Ministry blamed Sheikh Hasina for issuing "inflammatory statements" against the military-backed caretaker administration and law enforcement forces.

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The ministry said her return might create "further confusion and hatred" among the public.
"In the recent past, the civil discipline, security and economy were at stake due to irresponsible and non-stop political agitation and activities led by her party, the Awami League, and other political parties," the statement said.
"And due to this, a state of emergency has to be declared."
The statement said there was "apprehension" that she might jeopardise law and order, and create political instability, endangering public safety and economic life.
"For public safety, the government has issued a special security alert about Sheikh Hasina's return to the country. This arrangement is temporary."
The authorities have placed the police, immigration, air, land and port authorities on alert following their decision.
There has so far been no response form Sheikh Hasina - who has been accused of murder and extortion - to the government's announcement.
'Clear conscience'
But on Tuesday she reiterated her intention to return home from the US to contest what she called the "false and fake cases" against her.
She said that she would leave Washington for London on Wednesday and would travel to Dhaka at the weekend.

Khaleda Zia may go into exile in Saudi Arabia

Sheikh Hasina said she did not fear detention or physical harm.
"They can do whatever they like, but I know my conscience is clear, I haven't done anything wrong, and I haven't committed any crimes," she said.
"They filed cases and more cases maybe just to punish me."
It was also reported on Tuesday that another former Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, had agreed to go into exile to Saudi Arabia with her family.
"She will be leaving the country for Saudi Arabia in a couple of days. Initially she will be leaving with a one-month visa to perform Umrah [a minor pilgrimage to Mecca] and her permanent residence there will be finalised upon reaching the kingdom of Saudi Arabia," the Daily Star reported, citing a senior government source.
"Everything has been finalised... now only the formalities, including getting a visa, remain to be completed," it said.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6567039.stm