Bangladesh Links Hasina Extradition to Better Ties With India
What Happened
The Bangladesh government has said that handing over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Obaidul Quader, and other fugitives currently in India is an important condition for improving bilateral ties with New Delhi. Zahed Ur Rahman, information and broadcasting adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, said Dhaka has raised the issue with the Indian High Commissioner and expects India to consider it seriously as part of efforts to strengthen working relations between the two countries. The remarks came a day after Bangladesh's tribunal sentenced Quader and six others to death in a crimes-against-humanity case.
Key Takeaways
The extradition issue is emerging as a major hurdle in India-Bangladesh relations. While Bangladesh has recently called for a "reset" in ties with India, the continued presence of Sheikh Hasina in India remains one of the most sensitive points between the two neighbours.