[🇧🇩] Extradition of Hasina, Awami Leaders/Beneficiaries and Related News.

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Date of Event: Nov 11, 2024

Source : https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/govt-seek-extradition-hasina-3707231 Short Summary: The ongoing effort to bring back Hasina and others.

Govt to seek extradition of Hasina

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: Reuters/File

The interim government will seek extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who took shelter in India after the fall of the Awami League government through a students-led mass upsurge on August 5, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said today.

Prosecutors of the International Crimes Tribunal have already been appointed and the authorities have made other visible progress for the trial of the ones accused of crimes against humanity during the July students protest.

"Soon, the trial process will begin and then we will seek extradition of former prime minister from India," he said.

Hasina and dozens of other leaders of her cabinet and Awami League are facing cases that accused them of murders during the July-August protests.

A UN fact-finding mission also started working in Bangladesh to investigate all the human rights violations between July 1 and August 15.​

 

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শেখ হাসিনার ভারতেই থাকা উচিত: শ্রীলঙ্কার প্রেসিডেন্ট

ভারতীয় সংবাদমাধ্যম ফার্স্টপোস্টকে দেওয়া এক সাক্ষাৎকারে তিনি এ মন্তব্য করেন।

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শেখ হাসিনার ভারতেই থাকা উচিত: শ্রীলঙ্কার প্রেসিডেন্ট
ভারতীয় সংবাদমাধ্যম ফার্স্টপোস্টকে দেওয়া এক সাক্ষাৎকারে তিনি এ মন্তব্য করেন।

শ্রীলঙ্কার প্রেসিডেন্ট রনিল বিক্রমাসিংহে। ছবি: ভিডিও থেকে নেওয়া

বাংলাদেশের সাবেক প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার ভারতেই অবস্থান করা উচিত বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন শ্রীলঙ্কার প্রেসিডেন্ট রনিল বিক্রমাসিংহে।

ভারতীয় সংবাদমাধ্যম ফার্স্টপোস্টকে দেওয়া এক সাক্ষাৎকারে তিনি এ মন্তব্য করেন। ফার্স্টপোস্টের ব্যবস্থাপনা সম্পাদক পালকি শর্মাকে দেওয়া এ সাক্ষাৎকার বৃহস্পতিবার প্রকাশিত হয়।

শেখ হাসিনার ভারতে অবস্থানকে কেন্দ্র করে দিল্লি-ঢাকা টানাপড়েন নিয়ে মন্তব্য জানতে চাইলে রনিল বিক্রমাসিংহে বলেন, 'প্রথমে বাংলাদেশে স্থিতিশীলতা আনতে হবে, জনগণের আস্থা ফেরাতে হবে। পরিস্থিতি সামলে নিতে আমাদের সবার উচিত বাংলাদেশকে সাহায্য করা।'

'শেখ হাসিনার বিষয়ে উদ্বেগ আছে, সেটা রাজনৈতিক ইস্যু। এটা এভাবে দেখতে হবে যে অনেক নেতা দেশ ছেড়ে বিদেশে যান। এরপর তারা বিদেশেই অবস্থান করেন। এগুলো রাজনৈতিক ব্যাপার,' বলেন তিনি।

বিক্রমাসিংহে আরও বলেন, 'আমি যে বিষয়ে অগ্রাধিকার দেবো, তা হলো বাংলাদেশ স্থিতিশীল হোক। শেখ হাসিনা যদি দেশের বাইরে থাকতে চান, বাইরেই থাকুক।'

আরেক প্রশ্নের জবাবে তিনি বলেন, 'বিনিয়োগকারীদের বলব আপনারা বাংলাদেশ ছেড়ে যাবেন না। দ্রুত সেখানে স্থিতিশীলতা ফিরে আসুক। সেনাবাহিনীকে বাড়তি ক্ষমতা দেওয়া হয়েছে। এটা এ সময় প্রয়োজন ছিল।'

'জনগণকে সিদ্ধান্ত নিতে হবে যে তারা কীভাবে দেশ চালাতে চায়, নির্বাচন হোক। বাংলাদেশের ভবিষ্যৎ খুবই সম্ভাবনাময়,' বলেন শ্রীলঙ্কার প্রেসিডেন্ট।​

 

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No specific discussion on Hasina with foreign secretary, says Verma

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Kumar Verma has said there were no specific discussions regarding former prime minister Sheikh Hasina during his meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin. "There wasn’t a specific issue. We mainly discussed how to improve our relations

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No specific discussion on Hasina with foreign secretary, says Verma
Published :
Oct 21, 2024 00:32
Updated :
Oct 21, 2024 00:32

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Kumar Verma has said there were no specific discussions regarding former prime minister Sheikh Hasina during his meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin.

"There wasn’t a specific issue. We mainly discussed how to improve our relationship in the future,” Verma told journalists after the meeting at the foreign ministry on Sunday, bdnews24.com reports.

Hasina has been staying in India since the fall of the Awami League government on August 5. An interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took the reins on August 8.

On October 17, the International Crimes Tribunal issued an arrest warrant against Hasina in connection with allegations of genocide.

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain said the caretaker administration would take all necessary steps to arrange for the former prime minister's return within a month in compliance with the arrest warrant.

However, he added that they are not formally aware of the status under which Hasina is staying in India.

During a press briefing on the day the arrest warrant was issued, Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: “The former prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina came to India for security. She is still here.”

However, the spokesperson declined to comment on the arrest warrant issued against the former premier in connection with the genocide trial.

Amid these discussions, Verma met foreign secretary Jashim on Sunday.

“This is part of regular meetings. We discussed security and development between the two countries. We maintain positive relations,” Verma said.

He highlighted the mutual dependencies between India and Bangladesh, adding that both nations rely on each other and must continue to enhance this relationship for the benefit of their people.

Since the change of power, India has effectively suspended visa operations in Bangladesh. In response to a query, Verma said staffing shortages at the High Commission have hindered the resumption of regular travel visas for Bangladeshis.

He added, “However, emergency visas for medical and educational purposes are still available in limited quantities.”

A press release from the foreign ministry outlined the following bilateral issues discussed during the meeting:

• Status of the return of the Indian workforce to Bangladesh who had been engaged in various Line of Credit, or LoC projects

• Status of Indian visa operations

• Renewal of the Revised Travel Arrangement, or RTA

• Early consular access for Indian fishermen detained in Bangladesh last week

• Repatriation of Bangladeshi fishermen detained by Indian authorities in mid-September

• Holding of meetings for regular bilateral mechanisms, including the Foreign Office Consultations, or FOC​

 

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দিল্লি থেকে হঠাৎ মীরাটের সেনানিবাসে শেখ হাসিনা! কিসের ইঙ্গিত?

 

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Hasina’s extradition process will begin after conviction: CA press wing

The government will start the process of extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina once she is convicted in court, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir said on Wednesday. “…there are cases against her (Sheikh Hasina). The process of returning her home

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Hasina’s extradition process will begin after conviction: CA press wing
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Published :
Oct 30, 2024 20:43
Updated :
Oct 30, 2024 20:43

The government will start the process of extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina once she is convicted in court, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir said on Wednesday.

“…there are cases against her (Sheikh Hasina). The process of returning her home will begin after the court verdict,” he told a press briefing at Foreign Service Academy here this evening.

Apurba said Bangladesh has an extradition treaty with India, so it is possible to bring her back to the country under the treaty.

Responding to a query, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said a search committee has been formed to constitute a new Election Commission (EC) and its gazette would be published within a day or two.

On Tuesday, the government formed the search committee, led by Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, to constitute a new EC.​

 

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Potential backlash of delaying Hasina’s extradition

FOLLOWING months of speculation, the government of Bangladesh finally announced on October 30, 2024, its intention to initiate the extradition process for Sheikh Hasina, contingent...

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Potential backlash of delaying Hasina’s extradition
by Quazi Omar Foysal 09 November, 2024, 00:00

New Age/Md Saurav

FOLLOWING months of speculation, the government of Bangladesh finally announced on October 30, 2024, its intention to initiate the extradition process for Sheikh Hasina, contingent on her conviction verdict, presumably by the International Crimes Tribunal-Bangladesh. Generally, Bangladesh could, as per the India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty 2013 (amended in 2016), request her extradition from India with an arrest warrant, which it already has at its disposal. It has instead opted to wait for a trial conviction before formally approaching India. Though there may be some policy considerations behind this strategy, its legal implications cannot be ignored.

The delay in requesting extradition may have two potential drawbacks: compromising the due process of the trials and complicating the extradition process. Both are closely interlinked.

The ICT has already issued an arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina, and the government’s stance suggests regarding her extradition that the Tribunal may proceed with a trial in absentia. Though trial in absentia is not a common law tradition, Bangladesh introduced it through a 1982 amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1898. Subsequently, the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act 1973 was amended to accommodate trials in absentia in 2012. It is notable that Bangladesh made a reservation to Article 14 (related to the right to a fair trial) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, presumably to retain that judicial practice.

The earlier ICT prosecutors employed the policy of trials in absentia, resulting in about two-fifths of the total convicted being tried without their presence. In fact, ICT trials in absentia policy attracted considerable criticism due to procedural shortcomings. It is highlighted by the Mueen-Uddin vs Secretary of State for the Home Department of the UK Supreme Court decision on June 20, 2024. The UK Supreme Court criticised ICT trials in absentia due to the lack of a full opportunity to contest the case, the effectiveness of court-appointed counsel, the prospect of retrials, and the absence of constitutional safeguards. These criticisms are likely to resurface if Bangladesh proceeds without addressing these concerns in the ICT framework.

The publicly available ICT amendment proposals do not address the issues surrounding trials in absentia. Should the government proceed with its plan to seek extradition only after a conviction, it must seriously consider aligning ICT’s in absentia proceedings with international standards. In that case, the government may take notes from the practices of the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon, the sole international tribunal that allows trial in absentia. However, Bangladesh can avoid all these criticisms if it decides to try Sheikh Hasina in person. Hence, it would be better to initiate the extradition process pending the final trial.

An extradition request following a final conviction verdict may itself fit within the grounds for refusal of extradition, as stipulated in Article 8 of the 2013 Extradition Treaty. It states, inter alia, that ‘[a] person may not be extradited if... he satisfies the Requested State that it would, having regard to all the circumstances, be unjust or oppressive to extradite him by reason of... the accusation against him not having been made in good faith in the interests of justice.’ Given the Awami League leadership’s strong denials of responsibility for the July massacre, as evident in their public statements, an extradition request accompanied by a conviction verdict rendered in an in-absentia proceeding will provide Sheikh Hasina with sufficient grounds to convince India to trigger Article 8 grounds to reject Bangladesh’s extradition request.

It is likely that India may rely on the procedural differences between in-person and in-absentia trials to substantiate the Article 8 grounds, arguing that the trials in absentia would produce an unjust or oppressive outcome for Sheikh Hasina, undermining the interest of justice. Such a stance would complicate Bangladesh’s ability to advance counterarguments in favour of extradition.

The existence of capital punishment in Bangladeshi law in general and in the ICT Act in particular may offer India an additional tool for interpreting Article 8 of the 2013 Extradition Treaty. While the appropriateness of the death penalty in the transitional justice context is still debated, it has been seen as a hurdle in extraditing individuals, even between countries that retain the death penalty. It is important to note that the existence of the death penalty as a form of punishment and as the specific sentence of an individual under an extradition request are distinct issues, with the latter being particularly problematic in this context. Though both Bangladesh and India have not abolished the death penalty, the imposition of this penalty on a high-profile political leader may present additional challenges.

Given the death penalty as the ICT Act’s highest punishment, the severity of charges against Sheikh Hasina and the availability of evidence against her, it would not be surprising if the ICT — based on its prior sentencing patterns — were to sentence her to death for her alleged role in the July massacre. In that case, India may interpret an extradition request with a conviction verdict containing the death penalty as potentially punitive, arguing that it falls under the Article 8 exceptions. This could make Sheikh Hasina’s extradition nearly impossible.

One of the major shortcomings of the 2013 Extradition Treaty is its absence of a mandatory dispute settlement procedure, which will prevent Bangladesh from resolving any potential disputes related to an extradition request with India. Consequently, both nations may need to engage in diplomatic negotiations to resolve the dispute. To ensure a favourable outcome — namely, the extradition of Sheikh Hasina — Bangladesh should remain vigilant about these issues.

The author has argued elsewhere that Bangladesh should devise proper strategies for providing ‘diplomatic assurances’ to the individuals under the extradition requests in accordance with international best practices. Such measures could help mitigate any due process deficiencies in Bangladesh’s justice system and could be crucial in countering any arguments India may make under Article 8 of the 2013 Extradition Treaty.

For ‘diplomatic assurances’ to be effective, it is recommended that they should be extended to India before the commencement of the trials of an extraditable individual. Even if the ‘diplomatic assurances’ are made after the completion of the trials of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh may ultimately need to assure India of her retrial as part of these assurances.

Based on these considerations, initiating the extradition process before trial proceedings begin may be essential for Bangladesh, as a conviction verdict would likely preclude her extradition under the 2013 Extradition Treaty.

Quazi Omar Foysal is an international law expert, currently working at American International University-Bangladesh.​

 

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Malaysia seeks clarification on Bangladesh's extradition request for two businessmen

Malaysia has sought clarification from Bangladesh regarding its request to extradite two businessmen involved in an ongoing investigation. Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the country will consider extradition only after Bangladesh clarifies the purpose of the return, reports

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Malaysia seeks clarification on Bangladesh's extradition request for two businessmen
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Nov 10, 2024 22:36
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Nov 10, 2024 22:36

Malaysia has sought clarification from Bangladesh regarding its request to extradite two businessmen involved in an ongoing investigation.

Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the country will consider extradition only after Bangladesh clarifies the purpose of the return, reports bdnews24.com citing Free Malaysia Today.

The two men in question are Aminul Islam bin Amin Nur, a Malaysian national of Bangladeshi descent and the founder of Bestinet Sdn Bhd, and Ruhul Amin Swapan, the owner of a Bangladeshi recruiting agency named Catharsis International.

Both are facing allegations related to money laundering, extortion, and human trafficking, linked to their involvement in a recruitment syndicate that allegedly exploited migrant workers for financial gain.

On Oct 24, Bangladesh Police formally requested Malaysia to return the two men for questioning as part of the investigation.

In a letter dated Oct 24, Bangladesh’s Interpol branch told its Malaysian counterpart that the duo had allegedly exposed their victims to physical and mental torture, and played a vital role in a system that fraudulently extorted money from the victims.

However, both Aminul and Ruhul have denied the accusations.

Malaysian home minister told Free Malaysia Today, “Dhaka should explain whether Aminul and Ruhul were merely needed for questioning as part of an investigation or if they were to be charged in court.”

He added that the extradition request did not reveal the purpose.

Saifuddin said, “We need to clarify the objective first. If the objective is for Dhaka to conduct investigations, then they should use the mutual legal assistance channel for that.”

“If Dhaka’s purpose is to charge these individuals in court, then they should say that is the purpose of the extradition,” he told reporters on the sidelines of an event here.

The Malaysian minister said the duo can only be extradited if Dhaka is pressing charges against them.

He added that he had discussed Bangladesh’s extradition request with the attorney-general and inspector-general of police for their feedback on the matter.

“I believe the IGP will handle this and liaise with his Bangladeshi counterpart,” said Saifuddin.

Bloomberg had reported that Bangladeshi police had written to Putrajaya requesting the arrest and extradition of the pair to facilitate their probe into alleged money laundering, extortion and trafficking of migrant workers.​

 

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Bangladesh to Get Interpol Help to Get Sheikh Hasina Back from India

 

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ICT chief prosecutor writes to IGP over Interpol red notice for Sheikh Hasina, others

The chief prosecutor sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in this regard on Tuesday, sources at the tribunal said.

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ICT chief prosecutor writes to IGP over Interpol red notice for Sheikh Hasina, others
UNB
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Updated: 12 Nov 2024, 15: 29

International Crimes TribunalFile photo

Chief Prosecutor of International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) advocate Md Tajul Islam has written to IGP Md Moinul Islam to take initiatives to issue red notice through Interpol to bring back former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives.

The chief prosecutor sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in this regard on Tuesday, sources at the tribunal said.

On 10 November, law adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said red notices will be issued soon through the Interpol against the fugitive accused including Sheikh Hasina involved with the July-August killing.

He said fugitive fascist elements, regardless of where they may be in the world, will be held and brought to justice.

He assured that the government would put it maximum effort to ensure these people are returned to face trial.

Asif Nazrul alleged that Awami League lodged baseless complaints against the government to the International Crimes Tribunal in Netherlands' Hague to tarnish the image of the country.

Earlier on 17 October, a three member ICT bench led by its Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mazumdar issued arrest warrants for 46 accused including Sheikh Hasina and former minister Obaidul Quader in separate cases.​

 

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Dhaka unhappy with Hasina’s statements in Indian media

Expressing dissatisfaction over former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s frequent political statements from India, Dhaka has requested New Delhi to intervene and stop her.

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Dhaka unhappy with Hasina’s statements in Indian media
Asks Delhi to bar her from doing so

Expressing dissatisfaction over former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's frequent political statements from India, Dhaka has requested New Delhi to intervene and stop her.

"The government is unhappy with Sheikh Hasina's political statements appearing frequently in Indian media. We have communicated our dissatisfaction to the Indian government through the Indian high commissioner in Dhaka," Toufique Hasan, director general at the foreign ministry's Public Diplomacy Wing, said at the weekly briefing at the ministry yesterday.

About the response from the Indian government, he said the Indian envoy told officials that he would pass the message to his government.

Hasina fled to India on August 5 after the fall of her government in the face of a mass uprising.

About initiating the process for repatriating Hasina in line with an order of the International Crimes Tribunal, Toufique said the foreign ministry has not yet received any request from the ministry concerned.

Responding to a question about the issuance of a low number of visas by the Indian high commission in Dhaka, the foreign ministry spokesperson said Dhaka has communicated this to New Delhi. However, the Indian authorities said that they had to suspend the processing of visas for some categories due to a manpower shortage.

According to the official, the foreign ministry is trying to ensure that Bangladeshi students, who need to go to India to obtain visas for a third country, can have their visas from other countries like Vietnam, Uzbekistan or Pakistan.

LABOUR COUNSELLOR STAND RELEASED

Toufique said the government has ordered Mohammed Kamrul Islam, counsellor (Labour Wing) at the Bangladesh mission in Geneva, to return home immediately. It also dismissed a local staff member of the mission following the recent harassment of Law Adviser Asif Nazrul in Geneva.

"It was an unfortunate and unexpected incident… we have already taken actions against one of our officers and a local staff member."

The foreign ministry spokesperson noted that his ministry has already instructed all Bangladesh missions abroad to take measures to ensure the security and appropriate protocol for the high-level government dignitaries during their visits abroad.

A video circulating on social media shows a group of people confronting Asif at the Geneva Airport when he went there to attend an ILO event.

The incident occurred just before the adviser entered the airport to catch his return flight, with Kamrul accompanying him. At that moment, the labour counsellor allegedly remained passive.

MEDIA REQUESTED TO MAINTAIN CAUTION

Toufique said some newspapers recently ran reports on a few foreign ministry officials, particularly those supposed to be appointed as ambassadors.

"This is unfortunate. Officials who are appointed as ambassadors have experience of at least 25 years. The government also considers their ability to represent the country abroad. If such a negative media campaign is run, it hurts the country's image."

He requested the media to report on a particular issue only after thorough investigations.

Asked if any reforms initiatives were initiated for the foreign ministry, Toufique said no such initiative has been taken.

He, however, said the government recently decided not to extend the tenures of the ambassadors who have retired.

"We had been demanding this for long. You can consider this initiative as part of reforms."

He informed journalists that UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Indo Pacific Catherine West will be visiting Bangladesh on November 16-17.

She is scheduled to hold meetings with the chief adviser and the foreign adviser.​

 

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Dhaka to pursue extradition of Hasina, Prof Yunus tells The Hindu

Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu

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Dhaka to pursue extradition of Hasina, Prof Yunus tells The Hindu

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Bangladesh will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus told The Hindu.

He however admitted that he had no objection to her party, Awami League, contesting the elections.

In an exclusive interview with The Hindu at his residence in Dhaka, Yunus spelt out his vision for ties with India and plans for reform.

His interview was released in online version of the Indian daily today.

Prof Yunus defended his government's record in 100 days since it was formed and called reports over the rise of radicalism and safety of the nation's Hindus and other minorities "propaganda", which has led to sharp criticism from India and US president-elect Donald Trump.​

 

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Delhi must send back Hasina, Bangladesh interim govt chief tells The Hindu

Chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus said that Bangladesh would pursue the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India.

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Delhi must send back Hasina, Bangladesh interim govt chief tells The Hindu
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 19 November, 2024, 16:46

Professor Muhammad Yunus | UNB photo

Chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus said that Bangladesh would pursue the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India.

He, however, admitted that he had no objection to her party the Awami League contesting in elections.

In an exclusive interview with The Hindu at his residence in Dhaka, Yunus spelt out his vision for ties with India and plans for reform.

His interview was released in online version of the Indian daily on Tuesday.

Professor Yunus defended his government’s record in 100 days since it was formed and called reports over the rise of radicalism and safety of the nation’s Hindus and other minorities ‘propaganda’, which has led to sharp criticism from India and US president-elect Donald Trump.​

 

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Dhaka wants reciprocal relations with Delhi: Touhid

Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said Bangladesh wants good relations with India on a reciprocal basis, hinting that Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries might take place a day ahead instead of December 10...

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Dhaka wants reciprocal relations with Delhi: Touhid
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 05 December, 2024, 00:55

Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said Bangladesh wants good relations with India on a reciprocal basis, hinting that Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries might take place a day ahead instead of December 10.

‘It is very clear that we want good relations but it should be reciprocal. We need to work to that end,’ he told reporters while responding to a question at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Asked about the FOC, Hossain said it may take place one day ahead of the schedule, or it will be held on December 10 in Dhaka.

Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri is likely to be in Dhaka on December 9 or 10 accordingly as both Bangladesh and India are preparing for the Foreign Secretary-level meeting.

Once finalised, this is going to be the first visit to be paid by a senior Indian government official to Bangladesh since the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, came to power in August 8, a diplomatic source told UNB on Wednesday.

However, there has been no official announcement yet regarding his visit to hold the Foreign Office Consultations with Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin.

The discussion is likely to cover a range of bilateral issues, including the potential extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India and visa issues.

At the foreign ministry’s weekly briefing on November 21, director general of the Public Diplomacy Wing Toufique Hasan confirmed that an inter-ministerial meeting has already taken place to coordinate preparations for the upcoming talks.

‘There is a scope for discussion on the matter (extradition of Sheikh Hasina),’ Hasan said at a weekly media briefing.

Sheikh Hasina, who fled Dhaka on August 5 and has been residing in India since then, is facing trial in Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal for alleged involvement in mass killings during the July-August uprising.

While the government intends to bring her back, Hasan emphasised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not yet received any formal directive to initiate the extradition process.

‘We will engage with Delhi and begin the formal process in accordance with the existing extradition treaty once we receive the necessary instructions,’ he clarified in response to queries.

Regarding the review of existing agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries, Hasan said that these fall under the jurisdiction of various ministries in Bangladesh.​

 

[Saif]

'Time to act' on bringing Hasina back has not yet arrived: MoFA spokesperson

Although discussions have been going on about taking steps to bring former premier Sheikh Hasina back from India, the foreign ministry has said the time is not yet right for it to step in. An arrest warrant has been issued for her by the International Crimes Tribunal. During the foreign ministry'

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'Time to act' on bringing Hasina back has not yet arrived: MoFA spokesperson
Published :
Dec 05, 2024 22:45
Updated :
Dec 05, 2024 22:45

Although discussions have been going on about taking steps to bring former premier Sheikh Hasina back from India, the foreign ministry has said the time is not yet right for it to step in.

An arrest warrant has been issued for her by the International Crimes Tribunal.

During the foreign ministry's weekly briefing, spokesperson Rafiqul Alam noted that the ministry is not the sole “partner” in the initiative to repatriate her, as other ministries are also involved, bdnews24.com reports.

“The time for us to play our role has not yet come. When the time for us to play our role comes, we will do it,” he said.

Hasina has been in India since the ouster of the Awami League government on August 5.

The International Crimes Tribunal is currently trying several leaders, including the Awami League president, on charges related to "mass killings" during the July-August mass uprisings.

On October 18, the tribunal ordered Hasina, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, and other accused individuals to appear before the court within a month.

Following that order, the foreign affairs advisor said: “Just five minutes before I entered the room, the paper had reached me. We will definitely take necessary measures.

“The court has given a month’s time. Meanwhile, we will definitely try to bring her back, we will do whatever is necessary for us.”

Despite over a month and a half passing, the foreign ministry has not shown any visible efforts to bring Hasina back.

The ministry's spokesperson has continued to state that the foreign ministry will only act after receiving formal instructions from another ministry.

When asked whether such instructions had been received, Rafiqul responded: “As far as I know, no instructions have been received so far.”

Since the Hasina government’s fall, there has been noticeable tension and hostility in Bangladesh's relations with India.

Both nations have issued conflicting statements about the persecution of minority Hindus in Bangladesh.

A foreign secretary-level meeting between the two countries is scheduled to take place in Dhaka on December 9, with the aim of easing tensions and revitalising relations.

External Affairs Secretary Vikram Misri will represent India at the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) a platform for regular dialogue between foreign secretaries.

Bangladesh’s delegation will be led by Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin.

Discussing the FOC agenda, Rafiqul said: “In any FOC, efforts are made to keep all the elements that exist in the bilateral relationship. Both sides need consent while setting the agenda.”

He indicated that large-scale issues such as trade, borders, connectivity, and water as well as recent developments are likely to be addressed.

“There are certainly many more elements besides this. But I do not have more information than this at the moment,” he added.

The interim government has refrained from opposing India’s decision to grant Hasina asylum but has urged her not to make any “political statements” from there, which could destabilise Bangladesh.

In response to an enquiry about whether India had responded to the diplomatic note previously sent, Rafiqul said, “I do not know whether any response has come from India.”

Reports surfaced on Thursday in several media outlets suggesting that Awami League leaders and activists are planning a rally in London, with party chief Hasina expected to address it virtually.

When asked whether the foreign ministry was aware of this meeting and how India was facilitating her involvement, he replied, “We know through newspapers.

“How it is being facilitated, it is not a matter for me to give a statement. She is in India, and their government can tell us better about how they’re handling the situation.”​

 

[Saif]

Bangladesh likely to raise extradition of Hasina, media propaganda in talks with India on Monday

The extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian media propaganda against Bangladesh are likely to be discussed during the foreign office consultation meeting between Bangladesh and India on Monday. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will lead the Indian delegation, which is sc

thefinancialexpress.com.bd

Bangladesh likely to raise extradition of Hasina, media propaganda in talks with India on Monday
FE Online Report
Published :
Dec 07, 2024 19:20
Updated :
Dec 07, 2024 20:54

The extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian media propaganda against Bangladesh are likely to be discussed during the foreign office consultation meeting between Bangladesh and India on Monday.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will lead the Indian delegation, which is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka city on Monday amid strains in bilateral ties.

Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin will lead the Bangladesh side.

According to the foreign ministry officials, trade, visa connectivity, border killings, and water sharing are the key issues to be discussed in the meeting.

However, the issue of extradition of Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in the face of a mass uprising against her government on August 5 and the relentless propaganda by a section of Indian media against Bangladesh will be raised by the Bangladesh side, officials said.

Hasina is currently facing trial in Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal for her alleged involvement in mass killings during the student-led July-August uprising.

Misri will hold several other meetings during his visit and is expected to express Indain government’s concern over the minority situations in Bangladesh, said Indian media reports.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed his concerns about the safety of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh in a message to Muhammad Yunus on August 8 after the Nobel laureate took charge as chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. On October 12, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called upon Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities and their places of worship. On November 26, the MEA voiced deep concerns about the arrest and denial of bail to ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, the multiple attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, including the desecration of deities and temples.

However, the Bangladesh government has made it clear that the government is fully committed to protecting the minority rights. Moreover, it has asserted that the Indian media has been engaged in a vicious campaign against the interim government by presenting fabricated reports on attacks against Hindus.

Bangladesh missions in Kolkata and Agartala recently were attacked by Indian protesters, adding fuel to the ongoing bitterness in bilateral ties.

Amid tensions, the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka last week told the media that India always wants a stable and friendly ties with Bangladesh.​

 

[Saif]

Dhaka to seek Hasina’s extradition formally after some legal steps: CA’s press wing

Responding to a question on the visit, the chief adviser’s press secretary said, we are actually hoping that our relation with India will further improve

en.prothomalo.com

Dhaka to seek Hasina’s extradition formally after some legal steps: CA’s press wing
Special Correspondent
Dhaka
Published: 08 Dec 2024, 22: 56

Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus’ deputy press secretary Apurba Jahangir speaks at a media conference at Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on 8 December 2024Chief adviser's press wing

Bangladesh will formally request India to extradite ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina after completing a few legal proceedings, chief adviser Muhammad Yunus’ press secretary Shafiqul Alam said Sunday.

He was speaking at a media conference at Foreign Service Academy in the capital

“The stand of our government regarding the extradition of Sheikh Hasina is quite clear. We want to bring to book Sheikh Hasina bringing her back to the country… She is the main commander of killing over 1,500 people in July-August. Earlier, she was the head of the government when people were made victims of enforced disappearance. Apart from this, a white paper has revealed that on average USD 16 billion was laundered from the country every year. This is the taxpayers’ money that has been stolen and sent abroad. Holding the responsible people accountable for all these things is one of our pledges,” Shafiqul Alam said.

He stated, “Since we have an extradition treaty with India; you can seek to extradite someone only after completing a few legal procedures. We have been completing that process. We will approach India formally seeking her (Sheikh Hasina’s) extradition only after completing those.”

Speaking about this in September, law adviser Asif Nazrul told a newsperson that Bangladesh has an extradition treaty with India. As per that agreement, if there is any convicted Bangladeshi living in India, whether she is former prime minister or not, Bangladesh could seek her extradition.

Hope for a further improved relation with India

India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri is set to arrive in Bangladesh on Monday.

Responding to a question on the visit, the chief adviser’s press secretary said, “We are actually hoping that our relation with India will further improve. We have told it earlier too, we have linguistic, historic and cultural ties with India. In this context, we surely want a further improved relation with India so that people from both countries can reap the benefits. At the same time, we want our relations with India to be based on fairness, equality and dignity.”

Chief Adviser himself will announce election date

Interim government’s education and planning affairs adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud on Saturday said, “The tenure of this government is short. I personally think we would see an elected government in the next year. Don’t know what will happen.”

Explaining this statement of Wahiduddin Mahmud, chief adviser’s deputy press secretary Apurba Jahangir told the press meet, “This was his personal opinion. The chief adviser himself will say when the election will take place.”

Meanwhile, Meta’s director for human rights policy Miranda Sissons called on the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital today, Sunday.

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at that time asked Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to address the disinformation campaign against Bangladesh being carried out from certain countries to undermine the July-August mass uprising.

“There’s a massive disinformation campaign, and we are the sufferers,” the Chief Adviser told Miranda Sissons.

This was also said to the media in the press conference.​

 

[Vsdoc]

I'm trying to think of likely scenarios or pressors that would compel India to throw her under the bus.

@Guru Dutt @Krishna with Flute @Bagheera0084

Can you think of any?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

I'm trying to think of likely scenarios or pressors that would compel India to throw her under the bus.

@Guru Dutt @Krishna with Flute @Bagheera0084

Can you think of any?

Only Legally elected government can demand Extradition and not a illegal government who has toppled an elected P.M. When Hasian regain her position, Yunus will be brought to justice.

 

[Vsdoc]

Only Legally elected government can demand Extradition and not a illegal government who has toppled an elected P.M. When Hasian regain her position, Yunus will be brought to justice.

Say they hold a sham election.

Do you believe India will send her back?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Say they hold a sham election.

Do you believe India will send her back?

Who will decide that Elections were Sham? Those who toppled the government will decide whether the elections were fair?

 

[Vsdoc]

Who will decide that Elections were Sham? Those who toppled the government will decide whether the elections were fair?

So that's the question I'm actually asking you.

Coz you put that forth as a threshold requirement for the next step by India, one way or the other.

Personally, I believe doing so would mean us losing credibility with any other leader or regime worldwide. Something we will be unlikely to regain.

 

[Saif]

Dhaka asks Delhi to inform Sheikh Hasina, it doesn’t like her speeches from there: Foreign secy

India’s attention has been drawn to the campaign of negative propaganda and disinformation in the Indian media regarding said hostilities to the minority communities in Bangladesh

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Dhaka asks Delhi to inform Sheikh Hasina, it doesn’t like her speeches from there: Foreign secy
Diplomatic Correspondent
Dhaka
Published: 10 Dec 2024, 02: 14

Bangladesh foreign secretary Md Jashim Uddin talks to the media PID

India’s attention has been drawn to the campaign of negative propaganda and disinformation in the Indian media regarding said hostilities to the minority communities in Bangladesh after the July-August mass uprising, foreign secretary Md Jashim Uddin said on Monday.

He further said the Bangladesh side requested the government of India to take steps in this regard.

Apart from this, the Indian government has been requested to inform Sheikh Hasina that the incumbent government of Bangladesh is not liking her issuing speeches staying in that country, said Jashim Uddin.

The Bangladesh foreign secretary was addressing a media conference in the evening.

Asked about the objections of the Bangladesh government about former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s activities from Delhi, Jashim Uddin said, “We have drawn their attention to the speeches the former prime minister is giving while staying in India. You heard yesterday, she (Sheikh Hasina) gave a speech; the incumbent government does not like this. They said her presence won’t affect the bilateral relations.”

The foreign secretary further said, “We told them that we do not like her giving statements while staying in India… They have taken the matter into cognisance.”

Speaking about the allegations of oppression of the minority community, the foreign secretary said, “We have emphasised that all the people living in Bangladesh are practicing their religions freely. There is no scope of confusion or spreading misinformation in this regard.”

The Bangladesh government has asked the foreign journalists to visit Bangladesh to observe the field level situation here, he added.

“At the same time, we said no country is expected to interfere in our internal affairs and reminded them (India) that Bangladesh refrains from commenting on internal affairs of other countries and they should as well show the similar kind of respect to us,” he said.

The foreign secretary further said the issue of border killing also came into discussion.

“Bringing down the killings along the border to zero is our priority. We believe every life is invaluable. We have requested the Indian government to take visible and effective steps towards that end,” he expressed.

Jashim Uddin also informed the media that the Bangladesh side requested the Indian government to help eradicate transborder crimes, drug smuggling and other crimes and other longstanding issues regarding the border.​

 

[Sharma Ji]

Good to know our girl Hasina is still causing some butthurt.

 

[Saif]

Good to know our girl Hasina is still causing some butthurt.

The interim govt. has filed more than 200 murder cases against your granny Hasina. She will be awarded with capital punishment by the court of law for sure.

 

[Vsdoc]

The interim govt. has filed more than 200 murder cases against your granny Hasina. She will be awarded with capital punishment by the court of law for sure.

Are you going to hang her effigy?

 

[Bilal9]

Are you going to hang her effigy?

No need. Her political career is finished.

Right now she is a liability even to the Indian Govt.

She will serve Zero purpose to Modi and will be a hindrance to "normalizing" trade and other types of relations.

If Modi has to choose between her - or establishing relations with the Bangladeshi govt. - Modi will choose the latter.

The chances of India re-instating her politically in Bangladesh is near zero -with all the legit cases against her in court and the Int'l Court of Justice and Interpol. Most of these are crimes against humanity over enforced disappearances.

People in Bangladesh hate her guts, to a person. Awami League as a political entity is also dead.

It was a massive failure of India foreign policy - to place all of Indian eggs (interest) in the Hasina basket.

Now that failure is rather apparent, best Indian MEA can do is pick up the pieces, swallow the pride and move on.

100% due to this guy Verma (Indian HC) who mishandled it, even last week the fracas at Agartala where Bangladesh Deputy High Commission was vandalized by Hindutva mob. I see him being recalled to Delhi within less than a month. He is the sacrificial goat.

 

[Bilal9]

Good to know our girl Hasina is still causing some butthurt.

What butthurt? If you were part of a family whose favorite son got picked up in the dead of the night and disappeared for two, three, five years and tortured (just because you were in the opposition) then you'd be pretty mad too. Electrical shocks to genitals, solitary psycho treatment, nail removal, egg "therapy", nothing was off limits. Just sick, evil things.

This woman isn't "your girl", unless India wants to be known as supporters for tortures and enforced killings.

 

[Vsdoc]

No need. Her political career is finished.

Right now she is a liability even to the Indian Govt.

She will serve Zero purpose to Modi and will be a hindrance to "normalizing" trade and other types of relations.

If Modi has to choose between her - or establishing relations with the Bangladeshi govt. - Modi will choose the latter.

The chances of India re-instating her politically in Bangladesh is near zero -with all the legit cases against her in court and the Int'l Court of Justice and Interpol. Most of these are crimes against humanity over enforced disappearances.

People in Bangladesh hate her guts, to a person. Awami League as a political entity is also dead.

It was a massive failure of India foreign policy - to place all of Indian eggs (interest) in the Hasina basket.

Now that failure is rather apparent, best Indian MEA can do is pick up the pieces, swallow the pride and move on.

100% due to this guy Verma (Indian HC) who mishandled it, even last week the fracas at Agartala where Bangladesh Deputy High Commission was vandalized by Hindutva mob. I see him being recalled to Delhi within less than a month. He is the sacrificial goat.

View attachment 11551

She will be to us what Noora was from the UK.

You worry about yourselves.

 

[Saif]

Are you going to hang her effigy?

If India doesn't extradite Hasina, ex-ULFA leaders will get free access to Bangladesh to work diligently for the wellbeing of India.

 

[Vsdoc]

If India doesn't extradite Hasina, ex-ULFA leaders will get free access to Bangladesh to work diligently for the wellbeing of India.

As I said, you would not be doing anything new.

Just be ready to face the consequences ...

Don't do the standard lungi naagin dance then.

 

[Sharma Ji]

What butthurt? If you were part of a family whose favorite son got picked up in the dead of the night and disappeared for two, three, five years and tortured (just because you were in the opposition) then you'd be pretty mad too. Electrical shocks to genitals, solitary psycho treatment, nail removal, egg "therapy", nothing was off limits. Just sick, evil things.

This woman isn't "your girl", unless India wants to be known as supporters for tortures and enforced killings.

I'll be the first to admit that I DO NOT understand the complexities of the BD political landscape.

Aapka mulk, aapki marzi.

I say this from a very detached perspective, and one of a completely unbiased watcher of events here..

Map dekho, yaar... history read karo...

You guys stand only to lose in the long run if your leaders make an enemy out of India.

I'm for peace, prosperity, and binnus ties, too many gareebs going bhooka nanga here in our neck.. kya fayda conflict ka ?

 

[Guru Dutt]

I'm trying to think of likely scenarios or pressors that would compel India to throw her under the bus.

@Guru Dutt @Krishna with Flute @Bagheera0084

Can you think of any?

well no matter what they want India will never yield to any ofthere whim's

forget throwing Shiekh Hasina under the bus for deep state stooges like yunus .... had it been pappu in power she would have been handed over long back or even given to them when she was trying to cross over

 

[Vsdoc]

well no matter what they want India will never yield to any ofthere whim's

forget throwing Shiekh Hasina under the bus for deep state stooges like yunus .... had it been pappu in power she would have been handed over long back or even given to them when she was trying to cross over

Sure

 

[Bilal9]

I'll be the first to admit that I DO NOT understand the complexities of the BD political landscape.

Aapka mulk, aapki marzi.

I say this from a very detached perspective, and one of a completely unbiased watcher of events here..

Map dekho, yaar... history read karo...

You guys stand only to lose in the long run if your leaders make an enemy out of India.

I'm for peace, prosperity, and binnus ties, too many gareebs going bhooka nanga here in our neck.. kya fayda conflict ka ?

The last thing seasoned Bangladeshi politicians want is to "make an enemy out of India".

However during Hasina era for last fifteen years, the relationship was not on an even keel.

More like order giver and taker.

That will have to change.

 

[Vsdoc]

The last thing seasoned Bangladeshi politicians want is to "make an enemy out of India".

However during Hasina era for last fifteen years, the relationship was not on an even keel.

More like order giver and taker.

That will have to change.

Sure

 

[Sharma Ji]

The last thing seasoned Bangladeshi politicians want is to "make an enemy out of India".

However during Hasina era for last fifteen years, the relationship was not on an even keel.

More like order giver and taker.

That will have to change.

Maybe, again.. I just haven't paid close enough attention to it.

and maybe that is symptomatic of how we're been.

aap logon ki Hindu minorities are at 2/3 % near extinction wipeout level.. idhar the musalmans are thriving, big league, and captain Tremendous potus would say.

Pak is a lost cause as far as India is concerned, it'll be a sad sad thing if you guys go that way.. in many ways more tragic for your lot than ours.

Oh well..

 

[Dogun18]

Sure

Very thorough and emotionless responses you’ve got there.

 

[Vsdoc]

Very thorough and emotionless responses you’ve got there.

What else to say?

 

[Bilal9]

Maybe, again.. I just haven't paid close enough attention to it.

and maybe that is symptomatic of how we're been.

aap logon ki Hindu minorities are at 2/3 % near extinction wipeout level.. idhar the musalmans are thriving, big league, and captain Tremendous potus would say.

Pak is a lost cause as far as India is concerned, it'll be a sad sad thing if you guys go that way.. in many ways more tragic for your lot than ours.

Oh well..

You have been fed a line of lies and propaganda.

Hindus are currently 9% of Bangladesh population and disproportionately hold 37% of all govt. jobs.

Some Bangladeshi Hindus claim to be "khatrey mein hai" because they used to be Awami League activists and their enemies are taking revenge now, since Hasina is gone. Most of these 'attacks' are actually by AL miscreants, trying to raise trouble.

If Muslims are attacked politically - it doesn't make the news in India, but in case Hindus attacked, it is big news in India.

No educated person in Bangladesh questions a person's religion, to do so is supremely bad unbecoming behavior, just like for educated Indians.

Indian BJP supporter media is blowing things out of proportion because BJP govt. cannot accept Hasina's ouster.

Also another thing is that Awami Leaguer Hindus were also attacked during Hasina's rule, but Indian media did not raise a peep. Guess why?

 

[Sharma Ji]

You have been fed a line of lies and propaganda.

Hindus are currently 9% of Bangladesh population and disproportionately hold 37% of all govt. jobs.

Some Bangladeshi Hindus claim to be "khatrey mein hai" because they used to be Awami League activists and their enemies are taking revenge now, since Hasina is gone. Most of these 'attacks' are actually by AL miscreants, trying to raise trouble.

If Muslims are attacked politically - it doesn't make the news in India, but in case Hindus attacked, it is big news in India.

No educated person in Bangladesh questions a person's religion, to do so is supremely bad unbecoming behavior, just like for educated Indians.

Indian BJP supporter media is blowing things out of proportion because BJP govt. cannot accept Hasina's ouster.

Also another thing is that Awami Leaguer Hindus were also attacked during Hasina's rule, but Indian media did not raise a peep. Guess why?

Whatever might we stand to gain from this ?

The Indian state has been the nicest thing ever, to a fault even.

A de jure protectorate with little (if any) meddling.. basic fairness only type. Never went full de facto loco, despite...

Handed back to the people in good faith

.. then some on your side have the gall to call us out for a 'bagal me chhuri' ?

jis din nikli na..

@Guru Dutt @Krishna with Flute .. tell him

 

[Bilal9]

Whatever might we stand to gain from this ?

The Indian state has been the nicest thing ever, to a fault even.

A de jure protectorate with little (if any) meddling.. basic fairness only type. Never went full de facto loco, despite...

Handed back to the people in good faith

.. then some on your side have the gall to call us out for a 'bagal me chhuri' ?

jis din nikli na..

@Guru Dutt @Krishna with Flute .. tell him

Your claim that India as an innocent country has not gained from a divided Pakistan since 1971 - is not true.

Neither is the claim that Indira Gandhi deployed troops in 1971 to help the Mukti Fauj for altruistic reasons.

Loss of one front in EP immensely helped India's security scenario, letting her concentrate on only the Western front. And opened up the Bangladeshi market for Indian goods, opened and exploited for fifty two years. It's open even now.

BJP people in India claim that Bangladesh is "dependent" on Indian goods (as if they import for free) and they will "starve" if India stops exporting Onions, Potatoes and Sugar.

I think Bangladesh will for sure stop importing Indian goods now and you will see the result. No buyer is dependent on any seller, they can always find other sources to import common commodities from (Yes even cotton). Bangladeshis have absolutely nothing to lose.

Indian troops could have moved into East Pakistan by April 1971 but waited eight months just so Muktis could conduct most of the guerrilla war on attrition to weaken Niazi's situation. That eight months of bloodshed (I'd say majority Hindu blood spilled because they simply were Hindu and could not run away fast enough) could have been avoided by Indian Army action and intervention, but the Indian generals (Manekshaw included) sat on their collective butts, letting the Hindu bloodshed continue. Such was Indian concern for Bangladeshi Hindus.

Whatever the reason, I think there is now increasingly bad blood between people and politicians of both countries, and such bad blood cannot be beneficial for the long term. An Indian apology for Hasina's 15 year misrule (helped by Indian assistance) may cool things down, but I don't think Bangladeshis are holding their collective breath on that.

Indian BJP supporter media doing false liar propaganda and lungi dance does not help either. All these points were raised when Indian foreign secretary was in town in Dhaka.

Bangladeshis understand that BJP is doing these propaganda for vote reasons - but ultimately boycotts of Indian goods in Bangladesh will only hurt Indian businesses of all sizes, including the size of Adanis and Ambanis.

No useless "Ha-Ha" reaction will change any Bangladeshi resolve.

 

[Sharma Ji]

Your claim that India as an innocent country has not gained from a divided Pakistan since 1971 is not true.

My claim, if any, was only that India has been a benevolent actor wrt BD historically.

I stand by it.

Neither is the claim that Indira Gandhi deployed troops in 1971 to help the Mukti Fauj for altruistic reasons. Loss of one front immensely helped India's security scenario, letting her concentrate on only the Western front. And opened up the Bangladeshi market for Indian goods, opened and exploited for fifty two years. It's open even now.

At the time, it worked to both our benefit... would you agree ?

BJP people in India claim that Bangladesh is "dependent" on Indian goods (as if they import for free) and they will "starve" if India stops exporting Onions, Potatoes and Sugar. I think they will for sure stop importing Indian goods now and you will see the result. No buyer is dependent on any seller, they can always find other sources to import common commodities from.

Not a spokesperson for them but I doubt the other side would differ much in action.

Indian troops could have moved into East Pakistan by April 1971 but waited eight months just so Muktis could conduct most of the guerrilla war on attrition to weaken Niazi's situation. That eight months of bloodshed (majority Hindu blood I'd say suffered because they were Hindu) could have been avoided by Indian action, but the Indian generals (Manekshaw included) sat on their collective butts, letting the bloodshed continue.

Fog of war, and more importantly, maybe, is the fact that I'm no scholar on it.. skimmed thru bits, and that's about it.

Not equipped to dispute or argue a position.

Talk about right now... to me, it seems like a bad idea souring things with India. No good can possibly come from it.. map dekho, yaarr !

Other things also dekho

I'm making the case for good friendly relations, is about all.

annex na ho jana

 

[Bilal9]

Fog of war, and more importantly, maybe, is the fact that I'm no scholar on it.. skimmed thru bits, and that's about it.

Not equipped to dispute or argue a position.

Read the bio of Manekshaw and the other Jewish general in 1971 sometime. These will shed new light.

Talk about right now... to me, it seems like a bad idea souring things with India. No good can possible come from it.. map dekho, yaarr !

Map dekhney ka jaroorat Indian Army ko bhi hai. Bangladeshis will not be sitting on their backsides, I can assure you. There are ten divisions of enlisted well trained active duty Infantry personnel waiting. And about seven million Rapid Action Battalion, Ansars, BGB and other paramilitary forces (not reserve, but active). Which is about three times that of India's number. Each one of these paramilitary outfits have elite commando units as well. We don't need to go there.

annex na ho jana

The stupid claim by Indian media that they can annex Dhaka in less than an hour is laughable. I think Indian Army should try some thing just to get a taste. This is not Nepal or Sri Lanka. Or even Ukraine.

 

[Saif]

As I said, you would not be doing anything new.

Just be ready to face the consequences ...

Don't do the standard lungi naagin dance then.

View attachment 11553

Big talker on the Internet.

 

[Sharma Ji]

Read the bio of Manekshaw and the other Jewish general in 1971 sometime. These will shed new light.

Jacob something. I've also read Manekshaw's book, don't have it on me atm.

Map dekhney ka jaroorat Indian Army ko bhi hai. Bangladeshis will not be sitting on their backsides, I can assure you. There are ten divisions of enlisted well trained active duty Infantry personnel waiting. And about seven million Rapid Action Battalion, Ansars, BGB and other paramilitary forces (not reserve, but active). Which is about three times that of India's number. Each one of these paramilitary outfits have elite commando units as well. We don't need to go there.

The chance of military conflict between India and BD remains at a big fat ZERO rn.

We have enough forces (men and gear) too.

 

[Saif]

The chance of military conflict between India and BD remains at a big fat ZERO rn.

We have enough forces (men and gear) too.

If Indians stop interfering in our internal affairs, there will be no conflict with them. We are a peaceful nation and don't want to wage a war against any of our neighbors.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

You have been fed a line of lies and propaganda.

Hindus are currently 9% of Bangladesh population and disproportionately hold 37% of all govt. jobs.

Some Bangladeshi Hindus claim to be "khatrey mein hai" because they used to be Awami League activists and their enemies are taking revenge now, since Hasina is gone. Most of these 'attacks' are actually by AL miscreants, trying to raise trouble.

If Muslims are attacked politically - it doesn't make the news in India, but in case Hindus attacked, it is big news in India.

No educated person in Bangladesh questions a person's religion, to do so is supremely bad unbecoming behavior, just like for educated Indians.

Indian BJP supporter media is blowing things out of proportion because BJP govt. cannot accept Hasina's ouster.

Also another thing is that Awami Leaguer Hindus were also attacked during Hasina's rule, but Indian media did not raise a peep. Guess why?

Please provide the references of your claim.

 

[Vsdoc]

Please provide the references of your claim.

Trust me bro.

 

[Guru Dutt]

Sure

this small clip has all the answers on needs to know what actually happning in Pakistan and Bangladesh and why in its core ... cheers doc

 

[Vsdoc]

this small clip has all the answers on needs to know what actually happning in Pakistan and Bangladesh and why in its core ... cheers doc

Small clip?

44 min bhai.

Sankshipt mein batane ka kasht karein.

Itna time to main biking ya cycling ya Congress ke videos pe bhi nahin spend karta.