'Sheikh Hasina is convicted criminal': B'desh law min sends extradition request to India

'Sheikh Hasina is convicted criminal': B'desh...

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Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whom its law minister labels a convicted criminal. Dhaka asserts the request follows the bilateral treaty, while India states it is examining the petition through established legal processes.

Key takeaways

  • Bangladesh formally requested India to extradite Sheikh Hasina under the bilateral treaty.
  • The law minister described Hasina as a convicted criminal facing legal consequences.
  • India confirmed receiving the request and is currently examining it through established processes.
  • Hasina was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity by a Bangladesh tribunal.

Read the original at Times of India

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