Bangladeshi opposition politician MA Quayum contended that his life and safety would be at risk if he is deported to his homeland.

The refugee made the contention in his affidavit in support of a civil court action to obtain a prohibition order against the home minister and two others from deporting him.

Quayum has a separate habeas corpus application - set for hearing on July 3 before the High Court in Kuala Lumpur...