Bangladesh’s interim government foreign affairs adviser Md. Touhid Hossain stated that if India declines to return ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Dhaka has limited options. Speaking to reporters on December 10, Hossain said efforts may still be made to persuade New Delhi through diplomatic channels. He confirmed that there is no official information suggesting Hasina plans to leave India for another country.

Hossain also addressed questions about the possible closure of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), noting that such institutions exist in all nations and cannot be easily disbanded. On visa-related complications, he emphasized that fraudulent documentation must stop for Bangladesh’s visa issues to be resolved, adding that student visa decisions rest solely with host countries.

Regarding new diplomatic missions, Hossain said financial constraints are delaying their launch despite prior approvals. He declined to comment on speculation about a potential South Asian alliance excluding India but involving Pakistan and China.