Security forces seize former Bangladesh PM

Security forces arrested Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina at her home in capital Dhaka today, in a massive operation involving more than 1,000 police and troops.

Security forces seize former Bangladesh PM

Security forces arrested Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina at her home in capital Dhaka today, in a massive operation involving more than 1,000 police and troops.

It was not immediately known on what charges she was detained, but police have said previously that she faces charges of extortion and taking bribes during her 1996-2001 term.

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