Bangladesh's request to extradite Sheikh Hasina 'being examined', says Centre

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (AP image)NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday informed the parliamentary standing committee that Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is "being examined by the competent authorities" in accordance with applicable laws and established procedures

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (File)Bangladesh’s law minister has said deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to be arrested immediately if she returns from India, a day after the former premier said she was determined to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life. Law Min

Bangladesh Law Minister M Asaduzzaman asserted that Hasina, who was sentenced to death in November 2025, may not even get the chance to surrender directly to a court before getting arrested.

Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death, in absentia, for her role in the violent crackdown on the 2024 student-led protests.

Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina said she was determined to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life. “I may be killed. I may be arrested. I may be sent to prison,” Hasina, 78, said in an email. “I am fully aware of my fate. Still, I want to go back because my people are calli

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's fugitive ex-premier Sheikh Hasina told AFP she was determined to return to her country by December despite fearing for her life."I may be killed. I may be arrested. I may be sent to prison," Hasina, 78, said in an emailed response to questions by AFP."I am fully aware of my fate. Still, I want t