DHAKA: The foreign ministry of Bangladesh on Thursday said the Yunus government will send a “formal reminder” to India regarding the extradition of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina when it deems the timing is appropriate. “It (the reminder) will be sent when the political leadership feels it is the right time,” ministry spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam told reporters. Pressed for details, he emphasised that the matter involves both political considerations and diplomatic procedures.
Alam confirmed that Bangladesh had formally requested Hasina’s extradition in Dec, submitting a set of relevant documents along with a diplomatic letter (note verbale) to India.
On whether Bangladesh had provided an arrest warrant to facilitate the extradition, Alam said all required materials, received from the relevant ministries, had been included in the note verbale. When asked about the timing of a possible reminder to India, Alam reiterated that it would be a “diplomatic and political decision” and that govt would proceed accordingly. Alam said despite Bangladesh’s formal request, India is yet to respond. “We continue to expect a response from New Delhi,” he said.
India’s foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has confirmed that New Delhi received Bangladesh’s extradition request. Hasina faces over 100 charges, including allegations of murder, genocide, and crimes against humanity related to killings during the July uprising that led to her fleeing to India on August 5.