Mohammed Touhid Hossain, Bangladesh`s foreign affairs advisor, has said that the country might seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India due to multiple legal cases against her. Hasina arrived in India on August 5 after student protests in Bangladesh turned violent. Hossain mentioned that if Bangladesh`s home and law ministries request her return, it could put the Indian government in a difficult position. He suggested that the Indian government is aware of the situation and will handle it appropriately. Additionally, the Dhaka Tribune reported that Hasina and 24 others are facing a complaint at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged human rights violations.
01 September, 2024 11:51 AM IST |

In a recent interaction with a reporter, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar answered on Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition, On August 31 put forward a straight response over the continuous demand of the possible extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Watch the video!
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