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  • Bangladesh Condemns India Over Hasina’s Fugitive Leader Speech

    Bangladesh Condemns India Over Hasina’s Fugitive Leader Speech

    Bangladesh expressed surprise and shock on Sunday after learning that India permitted fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to give a public speech in New Delhi.

    Hasina, 78, fled to India in August 2024 following a student-led uprising that ended her 15-year autocratic rule. She delivered her first public address since then via an audio message at a packed press club in Delhi last Friday.

    In November, a Dhaka court found her guilty in absentia of incitement, issuing orders to kill, and neglecting to prevent atrocities, sentencing her to be hanged.

    The Bangladeshi foreign ministry issued a statement condemning the event, stating, “The government and the people of Bangladesh are surprised and shocked.” They accused India of allowing Hasina to speak openly in the capital and described her speech as a “hate speech” and a “clear affront” to Bangladesh’s populace and government. The statement further warned that this decision could create a harmful precedent, possibly damaging bilateral relations.

    Voters in Bangladesh are scheduled to go to the polls on February 12 to select new leaders after a period of unrest following the fall of Hasina’s dictatorial administration.

    During her audio speech, Hasina claimed that Bangladesh would not experience free and fair elections under interim leader Muhammad Yunus. The address was watched online by over 100,000 viewers.

    Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite Hasina, though New Delhi has yet to respond to the request.

  • Bangladesh urges India to extradite convicted ex-PM Hasina

    Bangladesh urges India to extradite convicted ex-PM Hasina

    Bangladesh demanded that India extradite Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister who was recently sentenced to hang for crimes against humanity. The government in Dhaka called for her immediate extradition, asserting that it is India’s legal responsibility to do so. Bangladesh also requested the extradition of former interior minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who is also believed to be in India. The Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry emphasized that granting asylum to these individuals would be seen as hostile and unjust. India acknowledged the court’s verdict but did not comment on possible extradition, reaffirming its commitment to Bangladesh’s well-being and stability.

    Sheikh Hasina’s leadership over the past 15 years had been marred by human rights violations, including mass detentions and extrajudicial killings. Last year, Bangladesh announced plans to seek an Interpol Red Notice for Hasina, although no action has been recorded on the international police’s alert list. Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim leader, praised the court’s decision, calling it a historic milestone, and urged calm to prevent unrest.

    Leading up to the verdict, there were dozens of minor explosions and vehicle arson incidents across Bangladesh, but no casualties were reported. Sheikh Hasina, who has been in India since her ousting in August 2024, dismissed the proceedings as a political stunt orchestrated by her opponents and claimed she was not involved in the crimes she’s accused of. She criticizes the court’s legitimacy, alleging she was denied proper notice and an opportunity to defend herself.

    Despite being governed by a temporary administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh remains unsettled, with tensions rising among her supporters, many of whom plan to boycott upcoming elections. Security is tight in Dhaka and other major cities, with forces on high alert in anticipation of potential unrest.