Sheikh Hasina Living in Lutyens Under Heavy Security in Exile

For nearly 20 years, Sheikh Hasina lived in a grand palace in Dhaka, spanning 3,600 square meters, was surrounded by lush gardens. However, on August 5, student-led protests forced Hasina to flee. She sought refuge in India at a secure location near Hindon Air Force Base in Uttar Pradesh.

Now Residing in Lutyens

At 77, Hasina now lives in a secure bungalow in central Delhi. Her residence is near India Gate and Khan Market. Intelligence officials report that multiple layers of security protect her. Hasina faces constant death threats over alleged crimes during her time as Bangladesh’s prime minister.

Safehouse and Security Protocols

Officials confirmed that Hasina moved to Delhi after leaving Hindon. The Print reported this relocation, and The Financial Times later noted her presence at Lodhi Garden. She now lives in an Intelligence Bureau (IB) safehouse. Officials refused to reveal the exact location due to the threats she faces. Hasina is also wanted in Bangladesh, where an arrest warrant has been issued against her.

Strict Security Measures in Place

Central agencies oversee Hasina’s security. Delhi Police commandos monitor suspicious activities around her residence. A Delhi Police sub-inspector worked with the IB and Ministry of External Affairs when Hasina first arrived. The sub-inspector was told not to share any details about the operation, even with senior officers. After a few days, central authorities took full control of her security.

Family and Secret Meetings

Hasina’s daughter, Saima Wazid, the regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO), also lives in Delhi. Delhi Police provides her with security as well. The two have met several times over the past two months under strict security protocols.

Political Legacy and Escape from Bangladesh

Hasina, Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, ruled with a strong hand after winning the 2009 elections. She carried on the legacy of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s independence hero. However, growing unrest, fueled by accusations of political repression and economic troubles, led to massive protests. Students stormed her residence, Ganabhaban, forcing her to flee. Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, a critic of Hasina, now leads the interim government.

Previous Stay in Delhi

This isn’t Hasina’s first time living in Delhi. After her father’s assassination in 1975, she and her sister, Sheikh Rehana, lived in India for six years. During that time, they stayed at a house on Pandara Road in Delhi.