Guwahati, Dec 24: According to sources, the interim government of Bangladesh has written to New Delhi for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister who has been living in India since leaving the country in August.
When facing Reporters in Dhaka, Touhid Hossain, Bangladesh’s de facto Foreign Minister, stated that Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister have to come and to face judicial proceedings. In this regard, they have sent a note verbale to the Indian government for taking necessary steps at their end. Now the note was handed over to India’s External Affairs Ministry by the Bangladeshi High Commission in New Delhi as they come to know from the sources.
In response to widespread student protests in Bangladesh, her 16-year government was abruptly terminated on August 5, 2024. Later on, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh has issued arrest warrants against her and several former officials, accusing them of “crimes against humanity and genocide.”
Last month, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stated that the government’s plan to pursue Hasina’s extradition during his address marking 100 days of the interim administration.
Further, the Home Adviser Jahangir Alam mentioned that his office had requested the Foreign Ministry to expedite the extradition.
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