Dhaka summons Indian envoy over Hasina's statements, demands extradition

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News18•14-12-2025, 19:30
Dhaka summons Indian envoy over Hasina's statements, demands extradition
- •Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over "incendiary statements" by deposed PM Sheikh Hasina, currently in India.
- •Dhaka expressed "serious concern" that Hasina is calling for terrorist activities to disrupt upcoming parliamentary elections.
- •Bangladesh reiterated its demand for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, both sentenced to death.
- •Dhaka also raised concerns about other fugitive Awami League members in India planning "anti-Bangladesh activities."
- •Bangladesh sought India's cooperation in preventing the escape and ensuring the extradition of suspects in the attack on student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh-India ties strained by political exiles' statements and extradition demands.
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