Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Tauhid Hossain has stated that the government has taken legal steps to request the return of Sheikh Hasina following court directives, and the matter now awaits India’s response. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 28 October, he criticized Bangladeshi journalists who visited India, saying that when India’s Foreign Secretary emphasized the need for an inclusive and transparent election, no journalists asked critical questions regarding the last 15 years or the previous election formula. Hossain expressed surprise that senior and experienced journalists missed the opportunity to raise relevant issues. He also commented on the appointment of the new UN Resident Coordinator in Dhaka, assuring that no candidate who could create controversy or problems would be appointed.