As Bangladesh cancels Sheikh Hasina’s passport, India extends her visa amid extradition push
1 week ago

As Bangladesh cancels Sheikh Hasina’s passport, India extends her visa amid extradition push

Firstpost  

Even as Bangladesh has cancelled Sheikh Hasina’s passport and has sought her extradition, India has extended her visa to stay in India Even as the Bangladeshi regime has revoked former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s passport, India has extended her visa, according to a report. Even as the Yunus’ regime has sought Hasina’s extradition, it has also proposed to come to India to interrogate her. Majer General ALM Fazlur Rahman told BSS news agency that investigators would want to come to India to “interrogate” Hasina in a purported case related to the killings of 74 persons in 2009. Rahman said, “For the purpose of the investigation, the commission will go to India and interrogate Sheikh Hasina if the government gives us permission.”

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Sheikh Hasina’s extradition 'unrelated' to reported extension of her Indian visa: Bangladesh
1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina’s extradition 'unrelated' to reported extension of her Indian visa: Bangladesh

India TV News  

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s reported extension of visa was unrelated to Dhaka’s request for her extradition to stand trial. Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and several former Cabinet ministers, advisers, and military and civil officials for “crimes against humanity and genocide”. On Thursday, …

Sheikh Hasina's visa extended by India amid extradition demand: Sources
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1 week, 1 day ago

Sheikh Hasina's visa extended by India amid extradition demand: Sources

India Today  

India has extended the visa of Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in the country since August last year, sources said. The interim government in Bangladesh, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, formally sought Hasina's extradition on December 23. "Passports of 22 individuals were revoked for their involvement in enforced disappearances, while 75 others, including Sheikh …

Bangladesh revokes passports of Sheikh Hasina, 96 others over July killings
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh revokes passports of Sheikh Hasina, 96 others over July killings

Firstpost  

Hasina, 77, has been living in India since August 5 last year when she fled Bangladesh following a massive student-led protest that toppled her Awami League’s 16-year regime. Bangladesh’s interim government said on Tuesday that it has revoked the passports of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 96 others, accusing them of involvement in enforced disappearances and the killings in …

Bangladesh revokes Sheikh Hasina’s passport
1 week, 1 day ago

Bangladesh revokes Sheikh Hasina’s passport

The Hindu  

Bangladesh on Tuesday revoked the passport of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 96 others in connection with their role in the crackdown against protesters during the uprising of July-August 2024. “The Passports Department cancelled passports of 22 people involved in enforced disappearances while passports of 75 people including Sheikh Hasina were revoked due to their involvement in the July …

Bangladesh revokes passports of former PM Sheikh Hasina, 96 others
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1 week, 2 days ago

Bangladesh revokes passports of former PM Sheikh Hasina, 96 others

India Today  

Bangladesh's interim government, run by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, has revoked the passport of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The development comes just a day after the International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants against Sheikh Hasina and 11 others in the case of enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killings during her tenure. Amongst the other accused are Major General Tariq Ahmed …

Sheikh Hasina's passport revoked as Bangladesh faces allegations of enforced disappearances: Reports
1 week, 2 days ago

Sheikh Hasina's passport revoked as Bangladesh faces allegations of enforced disappearances: Reports

India TV News  

Bangladesh’s interim government has revoked the passports of 97 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over allegations of involvement in enforced disappearances and violence during the July uprising. Local media reports indicate that 22 passports were canceled due to enforced disappearance claims, while 75—including Hasina’s—were linked to the July unrest, which reportedly resulted in hundreds of deaths. The move …

Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Sheikh Hasina: Will the former PM be deported now?
1 week, 2 days ago

Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Sheikh Hasina: Will the former PM be deported now?

Live Mint  

A Bangladeshi court on January 6, 2025, issued a second arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in exile in India, according to an AFP report. Tajul Islam, the chief prosecutor of the ICT, emphasised the urgency of bringing Sheikh Hasina to justice, stating, "We want to ensure the trial concludes as soon as possible," while …

Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Sheikh Hasina
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1 week, 2 days ago

Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Sheikh Hasina

Hindustan Times  

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former leader Sheikh Hasina, this time for her alleged role in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor said on Monday. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League Party chief Sheikh Hasina Dhaka has already issued an arrest warrant on charges of crimes against humanity for 77-year-old Hasina, who fled to …

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, her defence advisor and ex-IGP
1 week, 2 days ago

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, her defence advisor and ex-IGP

Firstpost  

The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 10 others, including her Defence Adviser Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique and former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against ousted premier Sheikh Hasina and 10 others. Following Hasina’s ouster in August 2024 after …

Bangladesh's 2nd arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina over enforced disappearances
1 week, 3 days ago

Bangladesh's 2nd arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina over enforced disappearances

India Today  

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 12 others on Monday in connection with a case of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings during her tenure. Amongst the other accused are Major General Tariq Ahmed Siddique, who served as Hasina's defence advisor; former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed; and former Director General of …

India unlikely to respond to Hasina extradition call
1 week, 6 days ago

India unlikely to respond to Hasina extradition call

Hindustan Times  

India is unlikely to respond to Bangladesh’s request to extradite former premier Sheikh Hasina, people familiar with the matter said, pointing out that Dhaka has not completed key formalities needed to take forward such an issue. The extradition demand is being seen in some quarters in New Delhi as “public posturing” by Bangladesh’s interim government to satisfy domestic constituencies, especially …

Hasina's return, India ties among priorities: Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Hasina's return, India ties among priorities: Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser

India Today  

Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina's extradition is one of the several issues with India that Bangladesh would pursue, while strong bilateral ties with Washington, Delhi and Beijing are priorities of the interim government, Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain said on Wednesday. Hossain said Dhaka’s efforts to bring Hasina back from Delhi and to uplift ties with India will proceed in parallel. …

The Sheikh Hasina extradition demand, India’s options
2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Sheikh Hasina extradition demand, India’s options

The Hindu  

Months after ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to New Delhi seeking exile during anti-government protests in August 2024, Bangladesh, on December 23, 2024, formally asked India to extradite her for “judicial process”. While Bangladesh has asked India to extradite Ms. Hasina via a diplomatic channel, the Indian government has not yet commented on this. Although there is an …

How India can justifiably refuse Sheikh Hasina’s extradition to Bangladesh
2 weeks, 4 days ago

How India can justifiably refuse Sheikh Hasina’s extradition to Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Apart from the provisions of the treaty, the Yunus regime is an unelected interim government. So an unelected regime has hardly any basis to seek the extradition of a democratically-elected former prime minister who is still a leader of a major political party Bangladesh has been in the grip of extreme anti-India sentiment ever since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina …

Bangladesh Yearender: The unprecedented fall of Hasina govt and its impact on India-Dhaka relations
3 weeks ago

Bangladesh Yearender: The unprecedented fall of Hasina govt and its impact on India-Dhaka relations

India TV News  

Dhaka: Bangladesh faced an upheaval this year with the ouster of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a development that also cast a shadow over its traditionally strong ties with India. READ: Biden watching situation in Bangladesh 'very closely', will hold Yunus govt accountable: White House Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and her former Cabinet ministers, …

Is Sheikh Hasina's prolonged stay India's liability or leverage?
3 weeks ago

Is Sheikh Hasina's prolonged stay India's liability or leverage?

India Today  

Will India officially turn down the note verbale from Bangladesh to extradite their former prime minister Sheikh Hasina whom New Delhi has allowed temporary refuge? While some experts believe her long-term stay could become a liability for India and come in the way of establishing trust with Bangladesh in the post-Hasina era, others believe it is the right strategic move …

Hasina’s son claims Yunus govt weaponising judiciary for carrying out ‘political witch hunt’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hasina’s son claims Yunus govt weaponising judiciary for carrying out ‘political witch hunt’

The Hindu  

Sajeeb Wazed, son of deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has accused the Muhammad Yunus led interim government of “weaponising the judiciary” for carrying out a “political witch hunt” against the Awami League leadership. Mr. Wazed’s allegations, as a long post on X, came two days after the interim government on Monday said it has sent a diplomatic note to …

Sheikh Hasina raises alarm over ‘minority persecution’ in Christmas message: ’In today’s Bangladesh...’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sheikh Hasina raises alarm over ‘minority persecution’ in Christmas message: ’In today’s Bangladesh...’

Live Mint  

Sheikh Hasina has raised alarm over risk to communal harmony in “today's Bangladesh” since her ouster following a massive student-led protest that toppled her 16-year regime. In her Christmas message to Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina also highlighted “growing hatred” and “persecution of minority communities” in Bangladesh, calling on her countrymen to work towards achieving a “society rooted in tolerance.” In a …

Sheikh Hasina's son calls Bangladesh's extradition request 'political witch hunt'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sheikh Hasina's son calls Bangladesh's extradition request 'political witch hunt'

India Today  

Sanjeeb Wazed, son of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has accused the Muhammad Yunus led interim government of “weaponising the judiciary” for carrying out a “political witch hunt” against the Awami League leadership. Wazed's allegations, as a long post on X, came two days after the interim government on Monday said it has sent a diplomatic note to New …

Pulls of domestic politics in Dhaka
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pulls of domestic politics in Dhaka

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka has made a formal request to Delhi for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikha Hasina, who has been living in India since her government was ousted in August in a student-led uprising that had the support of the military. The new dispensation in Dhaka has limited the demand for political reforms to the elimination of Hasina’s Awami League …

Sheikh Hasina’s son accuses Yunus-led Bangladesh govt of launching ‘witch hunt’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sheikh Hasina’s son accuses Yunus-led Bangladesh govt of launching ‘witch hunt’

Hindustan Times  

Former Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed has accused the country’s interim government led by economist Muhammad Yunus of weaponising the judiciary and launching a “witch hunt” to persecute Awami League leaders after Dhaka sought his mother’s extradition from India. “The judges and prosecutors appointed by unelected Yunus-led regime to conduct farcical trial process through International Crimes Tribunal makes …

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to face ‘judicial process’
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to face ‘judicial process’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bangladesh has formally requested India …

‘At this time…’: What India replied to Bangladesh’s ‘note verbale’ seeking Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘At this time…’: What India replied to Bangladesh’s ‘note verbale’ seeking Sheikh Hasina’s extradition

Live Mint  

Bangladesh has requested the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, following her flight to New Delhi in August amid widespread student-led protests that resulted in her ousting after 15 years in power. India confirmed receiving the note verbale from Bangladesh seeking extradition of Sheikh Hasina. Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, in a statement posted on his Facebook …

Delhi Confirms Receiving Diplomatic Note From Dhaka Over Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Extradition
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi Confirms Receiving Diplomatic Note From Dhaka Over Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Extradition

ABP News  

India-Bangladesh: The interim government of Bangladesh has sought former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s return to Dhaka from India where she is currently living in exile through diplomatic channels. This comes after Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain told the local media there that Dhaka has sent a formal note verbale to India seeking Hasina’s return to that country in …

Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bangladesh seeks extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from India

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh has sent a formal request to India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August amid the student-led protests that ended her 15 years in power, the country’s foreign affairs adviser said Monday. regime to conduct farcical trial process through International Crimes Tribunal makes it a political witch hunt that …

Bangladesh files extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, says she’s wanted
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bangladesh files extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, says she’s wanted

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh made a formal request to India on Monday to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in the country since she fled Dhaka in August, with the move expected to exacerbate the strained relations between the two sides. Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down in the face of widespread protests and fled to …

Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM Hasina
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM Hasina

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. "We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process," Foreign Affairs Adviser or de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain told reporters at …

Sheikh Hasina extradition: Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sheikh Hasina extradition: Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM

The Hindu  

Bangladesh has sent India a note verbale seeking the repatriation of its deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the adviser on foreign affairs to the interim government Touhid Hossein informed the media in Dhaka on Monday. The confirmation came hours after Lieutenant General Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, adviser on home affairs, informed that the interim Bangladesh government has written to the …

Bangladesh Seeks Return Of Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, Sends Note Verbale To India
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bangladesh Seeks Return Of Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, Sends Note Verbale To India

ABP News  

Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday announced that it has sent a diplomatic note to India requesting the return of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to face legal proceedings in Dhaka. Earlier in the day, Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam informed reporters that his office had submitted a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate Hasina’s extradition. Bangladesh's …

Send Sheikh Hasina back: Bangladesh's latest note to India
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Send Sheikh Hasina back: Bangladesh's latest note to India

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh's interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. 'Fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina' Last month, in an address to the nation on the completion of 100 days of the interim government, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said it will seek the extradition of Hasina. …

Bangladesh formally writes to India seeking return of former PM Sheikh Hasina for judicial process
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bangladesh formally writes to India seeking return of former PM Sheikh Hasina for judicial process

Live Mint  

Bangladesh wrote to India on Monday, requesting the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to that country for the judicial process. “We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process,” Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser or de facto Foreign Minister Touhid Hossain, said. Earlier in September, Muhammad Yunus, …

Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’

Al Jazeera  

Dhaka sends formal request to New Delhi to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid protests that ended her 15-year rule. Bangladesh has told India it wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August, back in the country for “judicial process”, says the acting head of the country’s foreign ministry. “We sent …

Bangladesh sends diplomatic note to India seeking Sheikh Hasina's extradition
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bangladesh sends diplomatic note to India seeking Sheikh Hasina's extradition

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Bangladesh's interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. Bangladesh-based International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and several former Cabinet ministers, advisers, and military and civil officials for "crimes against humanity and genocide". "We have sent a note verbale to …

Send Sheikh Hasina back: Bangladesh's diplomatic note to India
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Send Sheikh Hasina back: Bangladesh's diplomatic note to India

India Today  

Bangladesh's interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. “We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process,” Foreign Affairs Adviser or de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain told reporters at his …

India behind ‘enforced disappearances’ of Bangladeshis during Hasina regime? Panel reveals shocking details
3 weeks, 4 days ago

India behind ‘enforced disappearances’ of Bangladeshis during Hasina regime? Panel reveals shocking details

Live Mint  

Was India involved “enforced disappearances” of some Bangladeshis during Sheikh Hasina's regime? An inquiry panel has found some shocking details regarding Indian involvement in the incidents of “enforced disappearances”, requesting the government to identify any Bangladeshi citizens who may still remain incarcerated in India. An inquiry commission formed by Bangladesh’s interim government said it has found India’s “involvement” in incidents …

Opinion - India is losing Bangladesh to China and Pakistan, and it could get worse
4 weeks ago

Opinion - India is losing Bangladesh to China and Pakistan, and it could get worse

India Today  

It is hard to be optimistic about the future of India-Bangladesh relations. India now harbours former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who the new leader of Bangladesh, Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, says must be extradited to Dhaka. The problem, from Yunus’ perspective, is that New Delhi perceives “everybody is Islamist.and will make this country into Afghanistan.” India should also worry about …

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina involved in enforced disappearance: Bangladesh commission
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1 month ago

Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina involved in enforced disappearance: Bangladesh commission

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: An inquiry commission set up by the interim government in Bangladesh has said that it found evidence implicating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and top-ranking military and police officials from her regime in alleged incidents of enforced disappearance. The five-member Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted an interim report titled "Unfolding The Truth" to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad …

Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide, not protecting minorities in first public address
1 month, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide, not protecting minorities in first public address

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government chief Muhammad Yunus of perpetrating “genocide” and failing to protect Hindus and other minorities in her first public address after stepping down in August and fleeing the country. Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who took shelter in India after being forced out of office, made the remarks in a …

'Hasina destroyed everything': Yunus calls for reforms before holding Bangladesh polls
1 month, 1 week ago

'Hasina destroyed everything': Yunus calls for reforms before holding Bangladesh polls

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh interim government’s chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, has accused the Sheikh Hasina regime of destroying “everything” in the country. "The country's governance structure has been completely destroyed during Hasina's 15-year rule, and a huge task has fallen on us to rebuild it by restoring democracy, economic stability and public trust," said the 84-year-old Nobel laureate, in an interview with Nikkei …

Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide, failing to protect Hindus in Bangladesh
1 month, 1 week ago

Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide, failing to protect Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has mounted a stinging attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus over alleged persecution of minorities. In a virtual address at an event in New York, Hasina accused Yunus of perpetrating "genocide" and failing to protect minorities including Hindus. India last week said the interim government in Bangladesh must live up to its …

Bangladesh court defers Hindu leader's bail hearing as tensions with India spike
1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh court defers Hindu leader's bail hearing as tensions with India spike

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A court in southeastern Bangladesh on Tuesday rescheduled …

Bangladesh seeks deposed PM Hasina's trial in ICC alongside domestic cour
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh seeks deposed PM Hasina's trial in ICC alongside domestic cour

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh has sought to pursue deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's trial in the International Criminal Court even as she faced a trial in a domestic tribunal on charges of crimes against humanity, office of the interim government chief Muhammad Yunus said here on Thursday. The Chief Adviser Yunus discussed the issue of Hasina's trial with International Criminal Court prosecutor …

Decoding the extradition controversy around Sheikh Hasina | In Focus podcast
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Decoding the extradition controversy around Sheikh Hasina | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government Muhammad Yunus has said that his country will seek the extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina. The former Bangladesh prime minister fled to India on August 5th, and has been living Delhi in a safe house ever since. A special tribunal set up in Bangladesh for ‘crimes against humanity’ has also asked Interpol …

Bangladesh to Seek Sheikh Hasina's Extradition: Pros & Cons for Indian Govt
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh to Seek Sheikh Hasina's Extradition: Pros & Cons for Indian Govt

The Quint  

Hasina's prolonged stay in India has also become a headache for the Narendra Modi government. Following her arrival in India on 5 August, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had made a statement in Parliament saying that the deposed prime minister had sought approval to come to New Delhi "for the moment" – indicating that India was not to be her …

Bangladesh to seek Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to face ‘crimes against humanity’ trial
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh to seek Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India to face ‘crimes against humanity’ trial

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bangladesh will seek the extradition …

Will India extradite Sheikh Hasina if Bangladesh calls for it?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Will India extradite Sheikh Hasina if Bangladesh calls for it?

Firstpost  

Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently leading Bangladesh’s interim government, has said that his country will look to extradite Sheikh Hasina from India. “India’s response to Sheikh Hasina’s situation will not only affect bilateral relations but will also reflect the country’s commitment to the rule of law and the protection of fundamental human rights,” said Thukral. Business Standard quoted External …

Bangladesh tribunal orders probe against Sheikh Hasina to be finished by next month
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh tribunal orders probe against Sheikh Hasina to be finished by next month

Firstpost  

A Bangladesh tribunal has set December 17 as the deadline for completion of an investigation into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides for alleged crimes against humanity A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Monday told investigators they have one month to complete their work on ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close aides, who face charges …

‘Bangladesh to seek extradition of ousted Sheikh Hasina from India,’ says Muhammad Yunus
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Bangladesh to seek extradition of ousted Sheikh Hasina from India,’ says Muhammad Yunus

Live Mint  

Bangladesh is seeking the extradition of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was overthrown during a revolution in August and fled to India, according to interim leader Muhammad Yunus. Sheikh Hasina has been summoned to appear in a Dhaka court on Monday to face charges of "massacres, killings, and crimes against humanity," but she remains in exile in India. …

Bangladesh tribunal tells investigators to finish probe against ousted premier Hasina by next month
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh tribunal tells investigators to finish probe against ousted premier Hasina by next month

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Monday told investigators they have one month to complete their work on ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her close aides, who face charges of crimes against humanity after hundreds of people were killed in a mass uprising this summer. Golam Mortuza Majumdar, the head judge of the three-member International …

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