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Bangladesh Urges India to Expedite Hasina's Extradition, Cites "Political Intent"
- •Bangladesh expects India to expedite the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, emphasizing that "political intent" is crucial alongside legal processes.
- •The remarks follow Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi's statement that India cannot provide a timeframe for Hasina's return due to ongoing legal examination.
- •State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam expressed hope for expedited action, confirming that Hasina can be repatriated under the active extradition treaty.
- •Hasina, 79, has been living in India since fleeing Dhaka on August 5, 2024, after her Awami League government was toppled by the student-led July Uprising.
- •The extradition issue has become a major irritant in India-Bangladesh ties, with Bangladesh renewing its demand under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's government.
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Bangladesh expects India to expedite the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal over the crackdown on the July Uprising protests. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam stated that political intent alongside the legal process is necessary for her return.
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi stated that India cannot provide a timeframe for Sheikh Hasina's return because Dhaka's extradition request is being carefully examined through a well-structured legal process. India maintains that the matter is being processed in line with established domestic procedures.
Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka on August 5, 2024, and has been living in India ever since. Her Awami League government was toppled following a massive student-led agitation known as the July Uprising.
