Bangladesh’s SHOCKING threat, demands return of Sheikh Hasina from India, warns of…

Relations between the two nations have become strained since Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government. India has raised concerns about attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s interim government has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. They have warned of seeking international intervention if India does not comply with their request. Speaking to the media, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul highlighted that India’s refusal to extradite Hasina would breach the extradition agreement between the two nations, according to The Daily Star.

Sheikh Hasina, now 77, has been in India since August 5, 2024. She left Bangladesh following massive student-led protests that led to the collapse of her Awami League government, which had ruled for 16 years. The Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and several of her former officials, accusing them of crimes against humanity and genocide.

Dhaka previously sent an official request to New Delhi for Hasina’s extradition. Nazrul stated, “If India fails to hand over Sheikh Hasina, it will violate the extradition treaty between our countries.”

He added that the foreign ministry is actively working on the matter, including issuing a red alert. If necessary, Bangladesh will seek international support to resolve the issue and ensure Hasina’s return.

“We are doing everything we can. The government will continue all efforts to bring Sheikh Hasina back. If necessary, international support will be sought,” Nazrul said.

The India-Bangladesh extradition treaty includes provisions allowing extradition requests to be denied if the offense is deemed to be of a “political character.” Additionally, extradition can only occur if the individual has been convicted of an extraditable offense and sentenced to at least four months of imprisonment or detention.

Relations between the two nations have become strained since Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of Bangladesh’s interim government. India has raised concerns about attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh.

In recent weeks, Sheikh Hasina has accused the Yunus-led interim government of committing “genocide” and failing to safeguard minorities, particularly Hindus, following her removal from power.