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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."​

 

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Hasina’s stay in India no barrier to Bangladesh ties, says Fakhrul

As Bangladesh stands on the brink of a political transition, senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has sought to decouple bilateral diplomacy from domestic reckoning, saying India-Bangladesh relations will not be “held hostage” by the presence of Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. He

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Hasina’s stay in India no barrier to Bangladesh ties, says Fakhrul

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Feb 16, 2026 18:51
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Feb 16, 2026 18:51

As Bangladesh stands on the brink of a political transition, senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has sought to decouple bilateral diplomacy from domestic reckoning, saying India-Bangladesh relations will not be “held hostage” by the presence of Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi.

He made the remarks in an interview with The Hindu published, a day before the BNP is set to form the government after securing an absolute majority in the national election.

The Indian English daily said BNP’s secretary general gave the interview in Dhaka at the party headquarters in Gulshan.

Fakhrul said Dhaka would pursue the legal process against the deposed prime minister over alleged human rights violations during the July Uprising and reiterated the demand for her extradition, but added that the issue should not hinder trade and development cooperation.

“We believe India should hand her over to us. But not doing so will not be a deterrent to building broader relations, including trade and commercial ties,” he was quoted as saying.

Fakhrul said projects that serve Bangladesh’s interests would be expedited and development partnerships with India strengthened.

He acknowledged “difficult issues” in bilateral ties -- including the renewal of the Ganges Water Treaty, border killings and water sharing -- but stressed the need for dialogue.

“We can’t fight a war with India. We need to talk,” he said.

“We believe that Hasina has really committed serious human rights violations. There is a popular demand to punish her and we believe that India should hand her over to us. But not handing over Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh will not be a deterrent to building broader relations, including trade and commercial ties. We want to build even better ties,” Mirza Fakhrul was quoted as saying by the Hindu.​

 

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Bangladesh reiterates call for Hasina’s extradition during Delhi talks

Bangladesh has renewed its request for the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina during high-level talks in New Delhi. The issue was raised during Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s official visit to India, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Hasina has been sentenced to de

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Bangladesh reiterates call for Hasina’s extradition during Delhi talks

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Apr 08, 2026 21:38
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Apr 08, 2026 21:38

Bangladesh has renewed its request for the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina during high-level talks in New Delhi.

The issue was raised during Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s official visit to India, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity linked to the July Uprising.

During the visit, Khalilur also held meetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.​

 

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Hasina’s extradition request being 'examined:' India

Reiterating its desire to engage constructively, India on Friday said they are examining the request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes. "There is a request.....the request is being examined as part of ongoing judici

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Hasina’s extradition request being 'examined:' India

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Apr 17, 2026 22:32
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Apr 17, 2026 23:13

Reiterating its desire to engage constructively, India on Friday said they are examining the request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes.

"There is a request.....the request is being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes," the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters in New Delhi, noting that they will continue to engage constructively on the issue with all the stakeholders.

Responding to a question at the weekly media briefing, Jaiswal said they follow all the developments very closely.

Bangladesh, on April 8, reiterated its request to extradite Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to Bangladesh, who have been awarded death penalty by the International Crimes Tribunal.

"We will continue to seek her extradition through a transparent judicial process. It (the extradition request) has been discussed. It will be dealt with through a transparent judicial process," Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir told reporters recently in Dhaka.

He said there would be some challenges as Hasina is still staying there.

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman in New Delhi. Adviser on Foreign Affairs to Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Humaiun Kobir was also present at the meeting.

The External Affairs Minister reiterated India's desire to engage constructively with the new government and further strengthen bilateral ties, said the MEA spokesperson on Friday.

The two sides agreed to explore proposals for deepening the partnership through the relevant bilateral mechanisms.

Follow-on official meetings are expected to take place at an early date. Both sides exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

During the visit, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur also met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri.

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir recently said the challenges that exist in the Bangladesh-India relationship can be resolved if both sides remain engaged in dialogue.

"Challenges are there. I am telling you repeatedly. You can address the challenges if you are engaged in dialogue. You must not give up the path of dialogue," he told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday evening.

Adviser Humaiun said the chances of resolving issues will be greater if the door to dialogue and discussion remains open.

"It was our first visit to India. Let us utilise this as a stepping stone to start dialogue and discussion for moving forward positively," said Adviser Humaiun, while responding to a question.

He said it is a very good start to working together positively.

Describing Sheikh Hasina as a terrorist and killer, he said she is staying in India after 'killing 1,500 people' in Bangladesh.

"It's a must to restrain her. She (ex-PM Hasina) should not be allowed to utilise Indian soil to destabilise Bangladesh in any way," he said.

The adviser said there are some issues that can be resolved immediately while others may take a little longer to resolve.​