Overview

• In a June 4 letter Siddiq asked Muhammad Yunus for a London meeting during his June 10–13 UK visit to address a “misunderstanding” over alleged misuse of influence under her aunt’s regime.
• Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission claims Siddiq or her mother obtained a 7,200 sq ft Dhaka plot through abuse of power, an accusation she labels politically driven and baseless.
• A Bangladeshi court issued an arrest warrant last month, raising extradition questions under the UK’s 2B treaty that requires clear evidence before any detention.
• Siddiq stepped down as economic secretary to the Treasury in January after being cleared by the ministerial standards adviser, citing the distraction of the allegations for the new UK government.
• The allegations form part of a wider probe into Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year administration, which is also facing an in-absentia trial over crimes against humanity and alleged embezzlement.