The Bangladesh government sees no legal obstacles in repatriating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, confirming that she will be brought back to face judicial sentencing through formal international legal channels and the bilateral extradition treaty.
Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman provided this official position during a media briefing at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.Addressing questions regarding extradition complexities, Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman emphasized that Sheikh Hasina is not merely a conventional offender, but a convict sentenced for crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Read nextKhelafat Majlis Demands State-Funded Medical Care and Compensation for Fatullah Madrasah Fire VictimsHe highlighted that under the Constitution of Bangladesh, ordinary fundamental rights are suspended or abrogated for individuals convicted of crimes against humanity.Refuting claims of judicial delays, the Adviser stated that because Sheikh Hasina herself has expressed a desire to return, legal complexities should not arise. The government has formally transmitted transfer requests through diplomatic channels under the existing Bangladesh-India Extradition Treaty. Additionally, he clarified that while a law firm dispatched a letter to New Delhi, Sheikh Hasina has not submitted a formal individual application for a passport. The short verdict issued by the ICT remains in effect, with the certified full text set for release as part of standard judicial procedure.
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