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No provision for temporary asylum: UK on Sheikh Hasina's asylum plan

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's UK asylum plan has hit a roadblock with the UK stating that there is no provision for temporary asylum.

As per UK immigration rules and norms: "The UK has a proud record of providing protection for people who need it. However, there is no provision within our Immigration Rules for someone to be allowed to travel to the UK to seek asylum or temporary refuge."

Also, "those who need international protection should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach - that is the fastest route to safety", the rules state.

Amid massive protests in Dhaka, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country and arrived in India on Monday.

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