Bangladesh's new government demands Sheikh Hasina's return; India's stance revealed

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News18•13-02-2026, 20:05
Bangladesh's new government demands Sheikh Hasina's return; India's stance revealed
- •BNP, set to form Bangladesh's government, demands former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India.
- •Tarique Rahman's party leader Salahuddin Ahmed urged India to send Hasina back for 'crimes against humanity' prosecution.
- •Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by a Dhaka tribunal in November 2025.
- •The demand follows Hasina's statement from Delhi calling Bangladeshi elections fraudulent and demanding annulment.
- •India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized commitment to Bangladesh's peace, democracy, and stability, engaging all stakeholders.
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