BNP's Stance on Hasina's Extradition: A Matter of Legal Process

BNP chairperson addresses the potential extradition of Sheikh Hasina, a former prime minister living in exile, emphasizing it relies on legal proceedings. After a decisive electoral victory, the BNP reiterates its call for Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh to face trial, amid ongoing diplomatic deliberations with India.

The chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) indicated on Saturday that the extradition of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina hinges on legal procedures. The statement comes following BNP's emphatic win in the recent parliamentary elections, marking a pivotal shift in Bangladesh's political landscape.

Hasina has been residing in New Delhi since her regime was toppled by a massive student-led protest in 2024. Subsequently, she was convicted in absentia for crimes against humanity by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal and sentenced to death. Several of her ministers face similar charges.

Despite a request from Bangladesh's interim government, Indian authorities continue to deliberate over Hasina's extradition. The issue, intertwined with political and diplomatic considerations, remains unresolved as both nations navigate the complexities of international law and bilateral relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)