Bangladesh government announces immediate request for Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India

DHAKA: Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, has announced that the government will request the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. Addressing the nation as the interim government marked 100 days in office, Yunus emphasized the administration's commitment to ensuring justice for all, including holding those accountable for murders committed in the country.

Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5 this year following widespread student-led anti-government protests that led to her ousting. The protests, sparked by opposition to government policies, resulted in the deaths of over 1500 people, including police personnel. The unrest culminated in the downfall of Hasina's administration.

Yunus underscored the government's determination to protect citizens, including religious minorities while pursuing justice. He confirmed that 44 cases have been filed against Hasina in Bangladesh, over half of which involve allegations of murder. The charges relate to deaths caused by police firing and other incidents during the protests.

After seeking asylum in India, Hasina reportedly travelled to New Delhi on a Bangladesh Air Force flight from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. She was then relocated to a secure location, with no official updates about her whereabouts emerging since.

However, ‘The Print’ recently reported that Hasina has been residing in New Delhi's Lutyens Bungalow Zone for the past two months. She has allegedly been allotted a high-security bungalow typically reserved for senior Indian officials and parliamentarians.