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Bangladesh asks India to expedite Sheikh Hasina extradition
Bangladesh has asked India to expedite the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who took shelter in India after being deposed in 2024. The request was made during Bangladeshi Prime Minister…
The Story in Brief
Bangladesh has asked India to expedite the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who took shelter in India after being deposed in 2024. The request was made during Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s meeting with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi in Dhaka on August 10, 2026. Dhaka also sought the extradition of suspects linked to the December 2025 killing of youth leader Osman Hadi, saying they had fled to India.
The meeting followed Ms Hasina’s August 5 virtual press conference, which angered Bangladesh’s government. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said he was somewhat reassured by the discussion. India’s External Affairs Ministry said it had no role in the private event and did not endorse remarks against Mr Rahman’s government. The two sides also discussed improving bilateral ties and existing invitations for Mr Rahman to visit India.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative is that this is either a routine diplomatic request or proof of an imminent rupture. Neither follows from one meeting. Dhaka has made a clear demand, while New Delhi has separated itself from Ms Hasina’s remarks without committing to extradition. The harder test is whether both governments can settle the legal requests and restore stalled cooperation. The next public response from India will show whether reassurance has produced policy, not just polite language.
Source: thehindu.com
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