Bangladesh's request to extradite Sheikh Hasina 'being examined', says Centre
The Indian government has informed a parliamentary committee that it is currently examining Bangladesh's request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The government emphasized that Hasina has not been granted a political platform in India and that her stay is based on humanitarian considerations.
Why it matters
The extradition request is a significant diplomatic issue affecting the stability of India-Bangladesh relations following the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh.
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday informed the parliamentary standing committee that Bangladesh's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is "being examined by the competent authorities" in accordance with applicable laws and established procedures.The disclosure was made in the government's action taken report on the recommendations of the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.The report, titled "Action Taken by the government on the observations/recommendations contained in the ninth report of the committee on the subject 'Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship'", was tabled in Parliament on Thursday.The committee said it had taken note of the Bangladesh government's extradition request following the pronouncement of a death sentence against Hasina in absentia and urged the Centre to keep it informed about the progress in examining the matter.'Hasina has not been provided any political platform'The committee also noted that Hasina's stay in India is guided…
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