Bangladesh is currently awaiting a formal response from India regarding the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina was recently sentenced to death for crimes against humanity stemming from the violence that occurred between July and August 2024. Dhaka officially submitted its extradition request to New Delhi last week, following the judicial conviction.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, M Touhid Hossain, expressed expectations for India to address the matter, noting that the completion of the judicial process and Hasina’s conviction have altered the situation. The formal request cited the existing bilateral extradition treaty between the two nations, asserting India’s obligation to return the convicted fugitive.
The Bangladeshi Ministry of External Affairs’ communication highlighted that harboring individuals sentenced for such severe crimes would be perceived as an unfriendly act. The letter urged India to immediately deport and hand over Sheikh Hasina and another convicted individual, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, emphasizing the binding duty under the extradition agreement.
Previously, India had acknowledged the verdict and stated its commitment to constructively engaging with Dhaka in the best interests of the Bangladeshi people, including supporting peace, democracy, inclusion, and stability.