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No word from India that ‘extradition will begin with Kamal’, says foreign adviser

Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has offered a markedly different account from that of the Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam over the possibility of India beginning extradition proceedings with Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal “very soon”. Speaking in Dhaka on Sunday, Touhid ment

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No word from India that ‘extradition will begin with Kamal’, says foreign adviser

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Nov 30, 2025 20:46
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Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has offered a markedly different account from that of the Chief Advisor’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam over the possibility of India beginning extradition proceedings with Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal “very soon”.

Speaking in Dhaka on Sunday, Touhid mentioned “two issues” involving Kamal, former home minister sentenced to death for crimes against humanity during the July Uprising.

“We have no official information on either. We know he is in India, but this has not been officially shared. And I have no information that extradition will begin with him.”

Touhid spoke at a discussion organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB).

On Friday, Shafiqul had written a Facebook post addressing Bangladesh’s request for the return of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister.

Citing India’s remark that Dhaka’s request was “under review”, he wrote: “We know [Hasina] has powerful sympathisers. Even so, I am quite confident that ‘the butcher of Dhaka’ [Kamal] will very soon be extradited to Bangladesh to face justice.”

On Nov 17, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka sentenced Hasina and Kamal to death, branding them the “instigators and commanders” of crimes against humanity committed during attempts to suppress the July Uprising.

Former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun was delivered a “lenient” five-year prison term after turning state witness.

Bangladesh wrote to India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Nov 21, four days after the verdict, requesting Hasina’s return under the bilateral extradition treaty.

Both Hasina and Kamal have been in India since the fall of the Awami League government on Aug 5, 2024. Dhaka had first sought Hasina’s extradition in December when proceedings began, but New Delhi did not respond.

India’s foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal acknowledged receipt of the latest request on Wednesday, saying it was “being examined”. Shafiqul’s Facebook remarks followed soon after.

Asked whether these contradictory statements signalled a lack of coordination within the interim government, Touhid said: “There is sometimes a lack of coordination in the foreign ministry or on foreign‑policy issues. Many people speak on matters they should not.

“It happens even in India, in a democracy like theirs. There is nothing to be disturbed about. Everyone is concerned about the issue, and many feel they should speak when they think they know something.”

Touhid also said that Bangladesh–India relations would not be frozen solely over whether India returns Hasina.

“If she is not returned, I do not think the entire relationship will be stuck on this one issue. Our ties with India are multi‑layered -- Teesta water, border killings... One issue does not depend on the other.”

Touhid Hossain said, “Our interests will remain, of course. So we will continue our efforts to safeguard them. We do not know how long that will take, but we certainly want [them] returned, given that he has been convicted, so that the sentence can be carried out.”​

 

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Dhaka-Delhi ties won’t get stuck over Hasina issue: Foreign Adviser

Seeking convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday said the relations between Bangladesh and India would not get stuck over a single issue. He said Bangladesh’s efforts will also continue in line with its demands for

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Dhaka-Delhi ties won’t get stuck over Hasina issue: Foreign Adviser

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Seeking convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday said the relations between Bangladesh and India would not get stuck over a single issue.

He said Bangladesh’s efforts will also continue in line with its demands for Teesta water sharing deal and halting border killings, stressing that one issue is not dependent on another issue.

“Since she (Hasina) is convicted, we surely want her extradition to implement the punishment. I do not think other issues will get stuck for this (Hasina) issue,” Adviser Hossain said while responding to a question at ‘DCAB Talk’ at Jatiya Press Club.

Regarding convicted former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, he said they know he is also in India but the government of Bangladesh is not officially notified.

The Adviser said he has no information that the extradition will begin with the return of Kamal.

Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) hosted the ‘DCAB Talk’ titled ‘Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy: Charting a Relevant Role in a Changing World’. DCAB President AKM Moinuddin and General Md Arifuzzaman Manun also spoke at the event.

Adviser Hossain said they always said that Bangladesh’s desire to have a good working relationship with India. “We always want a good working relationship with India based on mutual respect and interests. We remain stuck in this position.”

He said there was a warm relationship between the two governments during the past regime where people’s role was limited.

The Adviser said the previous regime could not solve the Teesta and border killing issues in the 15 years of the previous regime. “I don’t want to say it was a warm relationship but there was a kind of relationship.”

Talking about Dhaka’s relations with New Delhi, Adviser Hossain said that neighbouring India likely needs some time to adjust to the new realities following the changes brought about by the July mass uprising. He expressed optimism that working relations between the two countries will normalise soon.

Responding to a question, Adviser Hossain said the relationship with Pakistan was deliberately kept in a bad situation. “Our decision was to establish a normal relationship with Pakistan, nothing extraordinary.”

He said it serves Bangladesh’s interest when Bangladesh gets an alternative source for its imports like cotton and onion.

India on Wednesday said it has received a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of Hasina, stating that the request is being examined.

“Yes, we have received the request and this request is being examined,” Indian Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters while responding to a question at a regular briefing in New Delhi.

He said they, as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes, remain committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including in ‘peace, democracy, inclusion and stability’ in that country.

The MEA spokesperson reiterated that they will always engage ‘constructively’ with all stakeholders to that end.

Bangladesh wrote to India afresh seeking Hasina’s extradition following the recent verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal-1 against her. Bangladesh expects an answer from India on its latest request for extradition of Hasina.

Adviser Hossain said the diplomatic note (note verbale) was sent to the Ministry of External Affairs, India through Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.

He also acknowledged that Bangladesh did not receive a reply from India on its first request for extradition last year.

On November 17, the ICT sentenced Hasina and Kamal to death in a case filed over crimes against humanity committed during last year’s July-August mass uprising. Former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who testified as a state witness in the case, was sentenced to five years in prison.​

 

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No positive response from India yet over Hasina return: adviser

Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Friday said that the government of India had not given yet any positive response to Bangladesh’s request to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

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No positive response from India yet over Hasina return: adviser
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Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Friday said that the government of India had not given yet any positive response to Bangladesh’s request to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.Travel guide book

Sheikh Hasina has been convicted through a verdict delivered by the International Crimes Tribunal and Dhaka has sent a formal letter to India to return her following the verdict, he said.

‘But we have not received any positive response yet,’ the adviser said.

Touhid came up with the remarks while talking to journalists at Rangpur Circuit House on Friday morning during his visit to the district.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on November 17 sentenced deposed prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death for committing crimes against humanity during the July–August 2024 mass uprising.

Noting that extradition matters take time, he said, ‘In these cases, changes don’t happen overnight. We will wait and see what response we receive from the Indian authorities.’

The Bangladesh foreign ministry on November 21 sent a letter to the Indian external affairs ministry through its mission in New Delhi to extradite Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman, mentioning the ICT verdict.

Earlier, on December 23, 2024, the foreign ministry sent a note verbale to its Indian counterpart, requesting the extradition of Sheikh Hasina who is facing charges of crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising, including scores of murder cases.

‘As a close neighbour, India remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in that country. We will always engage constructively with all stakeholders to that end,’ said the Indian external affairs ministry in a statement posted on its web site on November 17, the day the ICT pronounced the verdict in Dhaka.

Sheikh Hasina has been sheltered in India since August 5 past year after her ouster in the mass uprising.

On the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman from the United Kingdom to see her ailing mother and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, Touhid Hossain on Friday also said, ‘I have no information about his return to the country. His wife, Zubaida Rahman, has arrived in Dhaka. Begum Khaleda Zia is not being taken to London today [Friday], as I’ve been informed that there is a technical glitch with the aircraft [which is scheduled to carry her to the UK].’

Regarding the detention of Bangladeshi fishermen by Arakan Army troops, he said that the group is not a state actor, so, making bilateral engagement became impossible.

‘As the country’s interests are involved, we have to look into the matter. Everything cannot be disclosed, steps are being taken to stop further recurrence of such incidents,’ he said.

Referring to the interim government’s plan to hold elections in February 2026, Touhid said, ‘Our time is very limited. We hope the elections will be conducted properly in February, and we will step aside after handing over responsibility to the elected representatives.’

‘Over the past one year and a half, we have been working to develop a road map that will help the next government take the country to the desired positon. We are moving forward with that objective,’ he said.

‘People have huge expectations on us for finalising all reforms, but that is a long-term process. Those who will come to the government next must reflect the people’s will,’ he said.​

 

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Hasina’s stay in India hinges on ‘certain circumstance’, says Jaishankar

India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s continued stay in India depends on the ‘certain circumstance’ under which she arrived in New Delhi in August in the past year, following the...

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Hasina’s stay in India hinges on ‘certain circumstance’, says Jaishankar
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India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s continued stay in India depends on the ‘certain circumstance’ under which she arrived in New Delhi in August in the past year, following the violent student protests that toppled her government, reports the Indian newspaper Hindustan Times.

Jaishankar made the remark at the 23rd Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, responding to a question on whether Hasina could stay in India for as long as she wants. He said, ‘That’s a different issue, isn’t it?’ reads the report published online on Saturday.

According to the report, Jaishankar said that Hasina came to New Delhi under a ‘certain circumstance’ in the past year.

‘And, you know, I think that circumstance clearly sort of is a factor in what happens to her. But again, that is something which she has to make up her mind,’ Jaishankar added, the report reads.

Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5 in the past year, ending her 15-year rule amid a student-led mass uprising.

On November 17, Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal-1 sentenced the deposed prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death for committing crimes against humanity during the July–August 2024 mass uprising.

India noted the verdict announced by the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh concerning Sheikh Hasina in a statement on the website of the external affairs ministry issued later on the day.Travel guide book

The statement read, ‘As a close neighbour, India remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including in peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in that country. We will always engage constructively with all stakeholders to that end,’ said the statement.

The Bangladesh government on November 21 sent a letter to the Indian government to extradite Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman, mentioning the recent International Crimes Tribunal verdict sentencing both of them to death for committing crimes against humanity.​

 

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'Hasina’s stay in India her personal decision'

Says Indian foreign minister; stresses on democratic process in Bangladesh

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'Hasina’s stay in India her personal decision'
Says Indian foreign minister; stresses on democratic process in Bangladesh

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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina's stay in India is her personal decision influenced by the circumstances that led her to the country.

While speaking to NDTV's CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal at the HT Leadership Summit on Saturday, he was asked if Hasina was welcome in India for as long as she wanted. Jaishankar replied, "Well, that's a different issue, isn't it? She came here in a certain circumstance." Jaishankar continued saying that he thought this circumstance was a factor in what happened to her.

"But again, that is something in which she has to make up her mind."

Hasina fled to India in August last year following the mass uprising that led to the end of her 15-year rule.

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal sentenced her to death in absentia for "crimes against humanity" committed during the July uprising.

Bangladesh government wrote to India seeking the extradition of Hasina -- once in December last year and then after the verdict last month. India said it would consider the request.

On the relationship between Bangladesh and India that remains strained since the ouster of Awami League government, Jaishankar emphasised on India's stance on the need for a credible democratic process in the neighbouring country, reports NDTV.

Referring to past political issues in Bangladesh, Jaishankar said, "What we heard was that people in Bangladesh, particularly those who are now in power, had an issue with how the elections were conducted earlier. Now, if the issue was the election, the first order of business would be to do a fair election."

"As far as we are concerned, we wish Bangladesh well. We think as a democratic country, any democratic country likes to see the will of the people ascertained through a democratic process," he told NDTV.

He expressed optimism for the future of the bilateral ties, stressing India's democratic preference for its neighbour.

"And I am quite confident that whatever comes out of the democratic process would have a balanced and mature view about the relationship and hopefully things would improve."​