Decoding the extradition controversy around Sheikh Hasina | In Focus podcast
4 months, 1 week 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 to issue a red notice for the arrest of Hasina. Why hasn’t Bangladesh initiated extradition proceedings yet, but has already approached Interpol?

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Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina accused of plotting to overthrow govt
3 days, 20 hours ago

Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina accused of plotting to overthrow govt

The Hindu  

Bangladeshi police said on Friday they had filed a new criminal case against ousted premier Sheikh Hasina over an alleged plot to overthrow the government that replaced her. The latest case centres on a virtual meeting attended by nearly 600 Awami League members in December, which police said had conspired to "wage civil war in Bangladesh" with the aim of …

B'desh got 'no official response' from India on Hasina's extradition request: Yunus
3 weeks, 6 days ago

B'desh got 'no official response' from India on Hasina's extradition request: Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that Dhaka had sent "formal letters" to India seeking deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition but received "no official response" from New Delhi. B'desh got 'no official response' from India on Hasina's extradition request: Yunus In an interview with UK-based Sky News, Yunus said Hasina will stand trial for "crimes …

‘Will return and avenge deaths’: Sheikh Hasina vows as Dhaka reminds her extradition for trial remains ‘top priority’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Will return and avenge deaths’: Sheikh Hasina vows as Dhaka reminds her extradition for trial remains ‘top priority’

Live Mint  

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to ‘return’ to Bangladesh in a one-on-one Zoom call interaction with the widows of four four officers who were killed last year trying to suppress a student agitation in Dhaka. Labelling Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus as a ‘mobster’, a teary eyed Sheikh Hasina resolved to ensure justice for the victims of …

India’s foreign policy: The unique challenge of Bangladesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s foreign policy: The unique challenge of Bangladesh

Firstpost  

The current bleak situation in Bangladesh does not necessarily mean that the future is hopeless for India. However, responding to the unceasing attacks on the minorities and Dhaka’s growing proximity with Islamabad, which were interpreted as an undeterred Interim Government unveiling its policies directly challenging India, New Delhi lifted the embargo on Hasina, letting her vent out on online forums. …

Jaishankar likely to meet Yunus's adviser next week as Bangladesh hopes for Hasina’s extradition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar likely to meet Yunus's adviser next week as Bangladesh hopes for Hasina’s extradition

Firstpost  

The Dhaka officials noted that the meeting between Jaishankar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain will be held on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference Amid the brewing tensions between Bangladesh and India, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is likely to meet Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain in Muscat next week. “Our Foreign …

B’desh lodges protest against Hasina’s statements in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

B’desh lodges protest against Hasina’s statements in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a strong protest against what it said were “false and fabricated” statements by former premier Sheikh Hasina, currently in self-exile in New Delhi, and sought “appropriate measures” to stop her from making “incendiary” remarks on social media. Bangladesh’s foreign ministry handed over a protest note to India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka a day …

India summons Bangladesh envoy, denies role in Hasina's statements, says Dhaka's remarks fuel 'negativity'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India summons Bangladesh envoy, denies role in Hasina's statements, says Dhaka's remarks fuel 'negativity'

New Indian Express  

India on Friday denied any role in the statements made by former prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and slammed the authorities for holding New Delhi responsible for Bangladesh's internal governance issues. Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a statement informed that Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Muhammad Nural Islam was summoned by …

Bangladesh Sought Sheikh Hasina's Extradition, No Response Conveyed: Govt Tells Parliament
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh Sought Sheikh Hasina's Extradition, No Response Conveyed: Govt Tells Parliament

ABP News  

New Delhi, Feb 6 The government of Bangladesh has sought the extradition of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina for offences allegedly committed before she arrived in India, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha also said, "No response has been conveyed …

Bangladesh fumes at Sheikh Hasina’s ‘incendiary’ remarks, asks India to stop her
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh fumes at Sheikh Hasina’s ‘incendiary’ remarks, asks India to stop her

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a strong protest against what it said were “false and fabricated” statements by former premier Sheikh Hasina, currently in self-exile in New Delhi, and sought “appropriate measures” to stop her from making “incendiary” remarks on social media. Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh’s foreign ministry handed over a protest note to India’s acting …

Bangladesh lodges ‘strong protest’ with govt of India over ‘false’ comments of Sheikh Hasina
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh lodges ‘strong protest’ with govt of India over ‘false’ comments of Sheikh Hasina

Hindustan Times  

Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh has lodged a “strong protest” with the government of India over what it said were “false and fabricated comments and statements continuously being made in different platforms including social media, by the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina”, who is in exile in India. Bangladesh earlier demanded for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition In a Facebook post, …

Sheikh Hasina’s speech: Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina’s speech: Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner

The Hindu  

Dhaka has summoned the Head of Mission of Indian High Commission in Bangladesh on Thursday after Sheikh Hasina delivered a speech from India, accusing Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government Muhammad Yunus of making a “meticulous plan” to murder her. Ms. Hasina’s speech followed the destruction of the 32 Dhanmondi residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by a mob. Yunus and …

Bangladesh lodges protest with India over Sheikh Hasina's 'fabricated' remarks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh lodges protest with India over Sheikh Hasina's 'fabricated' remarks

India Today  

Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a protest with India's Acting High Commissioner over the "false and fabricated" remarks by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in reference to her virtual address to her supporters from exile in India. Dhaka said Hasina's remarks were viewed as a "hostile act" against Bangladesh, and asked New Delhi to take appropriate measures to stop her from …

Bangladesh interim govt making all efforts to bring back Sheikh Hasina, others from India: Home Adviser
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh interim govt making all efforts to bring back Sheikh Hasina, others from India: Home Adviser

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s interim government is making all efforts to bring back ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others from India under the extradition treaty, Home Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Wednesday. Ms. 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 …

Making all efforts to bring back Hasina, others from India: Bangladesh's Home Adviser
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Making all efforts to bring back Hasina, others from India: Bangladesh's Home Adviser

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Bangladesh's interim government is making all efforts to bring back ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and others from India under the extradition treaty, Home Adviser Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Wednesday. 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 …

Bangladesh threatens global intervention if India refuses extradition of Sheikh Hasina
2 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh threatens global intervention if India refuses extradition of Sheikh Hasina

Firstpost  

Sheikh 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 Tuesday reiterated its commitment to bringing deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back from India, threatening to seek international intervention if necessary. The Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal has issued …

Bangladesh vows to pursue Sheikh Hasina’s return from India, may seek global support
2 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh vows to pursue Sheikh Hasina’s return from India, may seek global support

The Hindu  

Bangladesh's interim government on Tuesday said it will continue its efforts to bring deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back from India and will seek international intervention if necessary. Law Adviser Asif Nazrul told reporters at the Secretariat in Dhaka that if New Delhi refuses to return Ms. Hasina, it would constitute a violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and …

If India does not extradite Sheikh Hasina, we will...: Bangladesh's interim govt
2 months, 1 week ago

If India does not extradite Sheikh Hasina, we will...: Bangladesh's interim govt

India TV News  

Bangladesh's interim government hardened its stand on bringing deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back from India. The interim government on Tuesday said it will continue its efforts to bring Hasina back from India and will seek international intervention if necessary. If New Delhi refuses to return Hasina, it would constitute a violation of the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India, …

‘Escaped death by 20-25 mins’: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina alleges assassination plot following ouster
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Escaped death by 20-25 mins’: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina alleges assassination plot following ouster

Op India  

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister recently recalled how she and her sister Sheikh Rehana narrowly escaped death by a few minutes after a violent revolution toppled her government last year. Hasina is lodged in an undisclosed location in India The Bangladesh Awami League leader had to flee Bangladesh in August last year after her government collapsed due to widespread protests that …

'Escaped death by 25 minutes': Sheikh Hasina on surviving ‘conspiracy to kill her’ in Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Escaped death by 25 minutes': Sheikh Hasina on surviving ‘conspiracy to kill her’ in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged a conspiracy to kill her and her sister Rehana the moment student-led protests forced her to step down from power on August 5 last year. Bangladesh’s latest demand for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition has illustrated how the country’s political crisis has cemented itself as one of the most pressing quandaries in the complex tapestry …

Sheikh Hasina says escaped death by 20-25 minutes as Bangladesh Awami League shares audio note
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sheikh Hasina says escaped death by 20-25 minutes as Bangladesh Awami League shares audio note

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has alleged that there was a conspiracy to kill her and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana after she was ousted from power in the country. In an audio speech posted on the Facebook page of Bangladesh Awami League party late on Friday, the former Bangladesh PM claimed that she, along with her sister, …

Bangladesh’s stern statement as India extends Sheikh Hasina’s visa, ‘If passport is cancelled, visa no longer exists’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s stern statement as India extends Sheikh Hasina’s visa, ‘If passport is cancelled, visa no longer exists’

Live Mint  

Bangladesh interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, on Thursday asserted that visa extension becomes irrelevant after a passport has been cancelled, reported Times of India. "I'll provide a general answer: if a passport is cancelled, the issue of a visa no longer exists," TOI quoted Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam as saying. The Union home …

Sheikh Hasina’s extradition 'unrelated' to reported extension of her Indian visa: Bangladesh
2 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Has Sheikh Hasina's extradition knot strained India-Bangladesh ties? Former Dhaka envoy says...
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Has Sheikh Hasina's extradition knot strained India-Bangladesh ties? Former Dhaka envoy says...

Firstpost  

Earlier today, Bangladesh revoked Hasina’s passport over her alleged involvement in enforced disappearances and the July killings The extradition issue of Sheikh Hasina that has transpired between India and Bangladesh will have no effect on their ties, former Dhaka Ambassador to India Mashfee Binte Shams said on Wednesday. Earlier today, Bangladesh revoked Hasina’s passport over her alleged involvement in enforced …

As Bangladesh cancels Sheikh Hasina’s passport, India extends her visa amid extradition push
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sheikh Hasina's visa extended by India amid extradition demand: Sources
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

India extends ex-B’desh PM Sheikh Hasina’s visa amid extradition call by Dhaka
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India extends ex-B’desh PM Sheikh Hasina’s visa amid extradition call by Dhaka

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi India has extended the visa of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in the country since last August, people familiar with the matter said against the backdrop of growing calls in Dhaka for her extradition. “The passports department cancelled passports of 22 people involved in enforced disappearances, while passports of 75 people, including Sheikh Hasina, …

Sheikh Hasina's passport revoked as Bangladesh faces allegations of enforced disappearances: Reports
2 months, 3 weeks 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?
2 months, 3 weeks 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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2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Bangladesh Has The Right To Ask For Hasina's Extradition: Abdul Awal Mintoo
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh Has The Right To Ask For Hasina's Extradition: Abdul Awal Mintoo

ABP News  

Abdul Awal Mintoo, Vice-Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and former President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, on Wednesday said that Dhaka has the right to ask for the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition. Commenting on the extradition request for Bangladesh PM Hasina, Abdul Awal Mintoo said: "She has the right to go to …

Bangladesh welcomes New Year with protests demanding Sheik Hasina’s prosecution
3 months ago

Bangladesh welcomes New Year with protests demanding Sheik Hasina’s prosecution

Firstpost  

On New Year’s eve, a ‘March for Unity’, led by student activists, was organised in Bangladesh where demonstrators demanded prosecution of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina and sought justice for over 1,000 people killed in mass uprising in July-August The Students Against Discrimination group holds the 'March for Unity' rally demanding proclamation of the July Revolution and to mark the student-led …

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

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

Sheikh Hasina's son calls Bangladesh's extradition request 'political witch hunt'
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Hasina's son claims Yunus government weaponising judiciary for carrying out political witch hunt
3 months, 1 week ago

Hasina's son claims Yunus government weaponising judiciary for carrying out political witch hunt

New Indian Express  

An IT entrepreneur, Wazed is based in the US and has been an ICT adviser in Hasina's government. Bangladesh's de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain said Dhaka wants Hasina back to face the judicial process. Wazed further accused that the chief prosecutor of ICT Tribunal Tajul Islam appointed by the Yunus regime on December 22, despite proven records of defending …

Pulls of domestic politics in Dhaka
3 months, 1 week 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’
Top News
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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
Top News
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Dhaka sends note verbale for Hasina’s extradition
3 months, 1 week ago

Dhaka sends note verbale for Hasina’s extradition

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bangladesh’s interim government said on Monday it had sent a note verbale to India seeking the extradition of deposed former prime minister and Awami League head Sheikh Hasina. Foreign affairs adviser Touhid Hossain told media persons that they had sent the note verbale asking to send Hasina back for judicial process. It came after Bangladesh’s home advisor Jahangir Alam …

Bangladesh Asks India to Extradite Hasina
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Asks India to Extradite Hasina

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bangladesh on Monday issued a Note Verbale to India seeking the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina amid sharply deteriorating ties between the two countries. Bangladesh interim government’s foreign affairs adviser Touhid Hossain said, “We have sent a Note Verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process”. Alam also …

Delhi Confirms Receiving Diplomatic Note From Dhaka Over Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's Extradition
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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
Top News
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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