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Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh is continuously making statements regarding former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, who is living as a refugee in India. Then the interim government of Bangladesh has once again threatened India. Asif Nazrul, Law Minister in the interim government of Bangladesh, on Friday threatened India, saying, 'Hand over Sheikh Hasina, her extradition is necessary and if India refuses to extradite Sheikh Hasina, we will strongly oppose it.'
Bangladesh's International Criminal Tribunal on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina in a case of human rights violations. The court has ordered Sheikh Hasina to appear before her by 18 November. That's why this comment has been made by the Law Minister.
Speaking to a Bangladeshi news channel, Nazrul said, 'We have many legal arrangements for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina.' There is already an extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh. However, India may refuse citing other rules, but if observed in good faith and the law is followed, India is bound to extradite Sheikh Hasina.
Sheikh Hasina is in India due to security reasons: Foreign Ministry
Sheikh Hasina has been accused of violence and human rights violations during the student movement. More than 200 cases are pending against him. When the arrest warrant was issued against Sheikh Hasina, the Indian Foreign Ministry said that she was present here for security reasons. Sheikh Hasina arrived in India with her younger sister on August 5 and has since been kept at an undisclosed location. The interim government of Bangladesh has canceled his diplomatic passport.
Continuous statements are being made in Bangladesh regarding bringing Sheikh Hasina to India. In September, Foreign Minister Tauheed Hussain in the interim government had said, “India will decide whether Sheikh Hasina should be sent back to Bangladesh or not.” Apart from this, another leader said that 'India giving shelter to Sheikh Hasina is like giving shelter to a criminal and a murderer.'
Extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh for last 11 years
India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty for the last 11 years. To facilitate this agreement with Bangladesh, both countries abolished arrest warrants and evidence-sharing rules. However, the treaty also provides that if an attempt is made to extradite a person related to a political crime, it may also be rejected.
