Bangladesh Renews Sheikh Hasina Extradition Demand
Bangladesh has renewed its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, insisting that her return must be handled through established legal procedures. Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said on Sunday, November 8, that Dhaka had formally requested her handover under the bilateral extradition treaty.
Bangladesh Seeks Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition From India
Speaking after a training workshop in Dhaka, Asaduzzaman described Hasina as a convicted criminal following a judgment by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal.
He emphasised that the government would follow legal procedures rather than allow emotions to influence the extradition process.
The minister confirmed that Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Ministry was handling the request. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has acknowledged receiving extradition requests but has not announced a final decision.
Sheikh Hasina Faces Death Sentence Over 2024 Protests
Hasina fled to India on August 5, 2024, following a student-led uprising that ended her 15-year tenure as prime minister.
In November 2025, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal convicted her in absentia of crimes against humanity linked to the government’s crackdown on protesters.
The tribunal imposed a death sentence on one charge and life imprisonment on another. Hasina has denied wrongdoing and challenged the legitimacy of the proceedings.
Following her removal, an interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus governed Bangladesh until parliamentary elections in February 2026 brought the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, to power.
Hasina Plans December Return to Bangladesh
Hasina has separately expressed her intention to return to Bangladesh in December despite the possibility of imprisonment or execution.
She has also sought fresh Bangladeshi travel and identity documents through her lawyers, indicating preparations for a possible return.
The extradition dispute remains a significant issue in India-Bangladesh relations, with New Delhi yet to announce whether it will approve Dhaka’s request.
