Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India Notes Bangladesh Extradition Request for Sheikh Hasina
The Indian government has heard that Bangladesh wants to send former prime minister Sheikh Hasina back to Bangladesh to face a death sentence.
A committee in the Indian parliament said it has taken note of the request and wants the government to keep them updated.
The Indian government says it is looking into the request following its laws.
The committee also said India is being kind to Hasina but does not let her do politics from India.
The request comes after Bangladesh said it will try to make her pay for crimes she is accused of.
Indian parliamentary committee noted Bangladesh’s extradition request for Sheikh Hasina.
Committee urged the government to keep it updated on the decision.
Indian government says the request is being examined by competent authorities.
Committee highlighted India’s humanitarian stance but no political platform for Hasina.
Extradition request follows Bangladesh’s death sentence in absentia.
- Who
- Indian and Bangladesh governments, Sheikh Hasina
- What
- Extradition request for former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- India and Bangladesh
- Why
- Bangladesh seeks extradition after pronouncing a death sentence in absentia
- Extradition Request
- Bangladesh to India
- Subject
- Sheikh Hasina
- Status
- Under review
- Committee
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs
- Date
- July 30, 2024