Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’
Al Jazeera
Dhaka sends formal request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid protests that ended her rule.
Bangladesh has told India it wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August, back in the country for “judicial process”, says the acting head of the country’s foreign ministry.
“We sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that the Bangladesh government wants her [Hasina] back here for judicial process,” Touhid Hossain told reporters on Monday, referring to diplomatic correspondence between the two countries.
Hossain did not elaborate on the judicial process.
“We confirm that we have received a note verbale from the Bangladesh High Commission today in connection with an extradition request. At this time, we have no comment to offer on this matter,” the official spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs said.
Ties between the South Asian neighbours, who have strong trade and cultural links, have become fraught since Hasina was deposed following violent protests against her rule and she took refuge across the border.
South Korea says Pyongyang is reportedly preparing for ‘additional deployment of soldiers’ to aid Russia’s war efforts.
Hospitals report casualties from Israeli attacks on aid convoys, schools, and civilian vehicles.
Here are some takeaways from the 75-minute speech by President-elect Donald Trump in Virginia.
Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market.
China slams move, warning that Philippines risks ‘arms race’ amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.
The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches.
The scandal-hit fund says Amicorp ‘played a vital role’ in facilitating the laundering of more than $7bn.
Here are the key developments on the 1,033rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
What returning to Syria in the midst of the euphoria and horror of uncovering the al-Assads’ mass graves felt like.
Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.
Twin-engine plane crashed in largely residential neighborhood of Gramado shortly after takeoff, authorities say.