The record
Written from the 6 reports below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- The Indian government has told a parliamentary committee that Bangladesh's request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being examined by the competent authorities under applicable laws and procedures.
- Hasina has been living in India since fleeing Bangladesh in August 2024 after her government collapsed amid a student-led uprising, and she was later sentenced to death in absentia.
- The government clarified that Hasina has not been given any political platform in India and that Indian territory will not be used for political activities against another country.
- The committee urged the Centre to keep it informed of progress on the extradition matter, amid already strained India-Bangladesh ties under the interim and subsequent BNP governments.
What to watch next
- Progress updates on the examination of the extradition request, which the committee has asked the government to share.
- Any Indian government response or action following Hasina's death sentence pronounced in absentia.
- Developments in India-Bangladesh relations under the new BNP government headed by PM Tarique Rahman.
What changed6
Every report on this story, newest first. Times are when each outlet published.
The Times of India[1]
Bangladesh seeks India’s stand on Sheikh Hasina’s Aug 5 virtual addressNDTV[2]
"Don't Want Fugitives To Harm Ties With India": Bangladesh On Hasina EventAaj Tak[3]
शेख हसीना के भाषण से पहले बांग्लादेश में खलबली, भारत से लगाई ये गुहारThe Hindu[4]
Sheikh Hasina’s media event can hurt ties with India: BangladeshHindustan Times[5]
Sheikh Hasina’s event can hit positive momentum in ties, says top aide to Bangladesh PM
Why it matters3
Who is affected first and what likely follows, with a direction and a horizon. Extracted from the reports, never invented.
- India-Bangladesh bilateral relations diplomatic friction· weeks
- Sheikh Hasina extradition risk· weeks
- Sheikh Hasina political activity constrained· days
Coverage5
6 reports
English national5Indian-language1
All filed from India
Named India · Bangladesh · Awami League · New Delhi · Bangladesh Nationalist Party · Congress · Dinesh Trivedi · Foreign Correspondents Club · Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia · Government of Bangladesh · Government of India · Humaiun Kobir · Humayun Kabir
- The Times of IndiaBangladesh seeks India’s stand on Sheikh Hasina’s Aug 5 virtual address[1]English national· neutral
- NDTV"Don't Want Fugitives To Harm Ties With India": Bangladesh On Hasina Event[2]English national· neutral
- Aaj Takशेख हसीना के भाषण से पहले बांग्लादेश में खलबली, भारत से लगाई ये गुहार[3]Indian-language· neutral
- The HinduSheikh Hasina’s media event can hurt ties with India: Bangladesh[4]English national· neutral
- Hindustan TimesSheikh Hasina’s event can hit positive momentum in ties, says top aide to Bangladesh PM[5]English national· neutral
- The Times of IndiaBangladesh's request to extradite Sheikh Hasina 'being examined', says Centre[6]English national· neutral
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