Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by the Dhaka Tribunal on murder charges. Bangladesh demanded Hasina’s extradition from India. The Indian Foreign Ministry said that India is committed to peace and stability in Bangladesh.
New Delhi/Dhaka. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death on Monday 17 November. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Dhaka has given him death sentence on charges of instigating murder and ordering the murder. Bangladesh on Monday formally requested the immediate handover of Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. Bangladesh said India is bound to do so under the bilateral extradition treaty. Let us tell you that Hasina had gone to India in August 2024 after the coup in Bangladesh. At the same time, now the statement of the Indian Foreign Ministry has also come on this.
Indian Foreign Ministry’s response
A statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said, India has taken note of the judgment pronounced by ICT Bangladesh in relation to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As a neighbour, India is committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including peace, democracy, inclusivity and stability in that country. We will always remain closely engaged with all stakeholders in this direction.
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