Bangladesh Calls For Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition From India Amid Controversy.

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• Dec 23, 2024 | Kabita Pathak

An arrest warrant has been made against Hasina as well as against several of her former associates by the Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal in connection with “crimes against humanity…

 Digital Desk: The Bangladesh interim administration has asked New Delhi directly to deport Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister who sought asylum in India on August 5 when student revolt swept her government. The ailing 77-year-old leader presently stands trial in almost 200 cases majorly connected to alleged murders during the protests. An arrest warrant has been made against Hasina as well as against several of her former associates by the Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal in connection with “crimes against humanity and genocide.”

 Home Advisor Jahangir Alam, In fact, he said that he had sent a formal letter to the Bangladesh foreign ministry to set the legal process for Hasina’s handover as per the existing treaty between Bangladesh and the Philippines. In the judgment, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul pointed out that India was bound to adhere to the agreement, which means there has been diplomatic pressure on New Delhi.

 Touhid Hossain, adviser on foreign affairs, demanded action against Hasina for alleged crimes against humanity. Interim head Muhammad Yunus has admitted earlier that the government was keen on ensuring Hasina is brought to book.

 Parading as the leader of Bangladesh’s pro-democracy movement and daughter to the country’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Hasina also had to flee during the unprecedented upheaval that signified the downfall of her government. Her overstay in India has generated diplomatic concern, and Dhaka wants the Indian side to act expeditiously.

 The continuing legal and political drama illustrates the difficulties that Bangladesh’s interim administration has in pursuing those of the previous administrations while at the same time maintaining diplomatic relations with India. The pressure now is on New Delhi to react as the situation in South Asia escalates.