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A convicted criminal: Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India

A convicted criminal: Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India

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Bangladesh’s Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a ‘convicted criminal’ and said Dhaka has formally requested her extradition from India under the bilateral treaty, pledging to follow due legal process. The Indian government has acknowledged receipt of Bangladesh’s extradition request but has not announced any decision on handing her over.

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  • left · 4 outlets

    Bangladesh Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman called ousted PM Sheikh Hasina a convicted criminal and confirmed an extradition request has been sent to India under bilateral treaty terms.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 1 outlet

    DHAKA: Bangladesh's Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a "convicted criminal" and said Dhaka has requested India to extradite her, according to local media reports. Responding to questions from journalists after inaugurating a training workshop in…

    — DT Next

  • right · 2 outlets

    Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said Dhaka has formally requested Hasina’s repatriation under the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty and will follow due legal process.

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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  3. DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group

    Bangladesh law minister calls Hasina 'convicted criminal', says extradition request sent to India

    DHAKA: Bangladesh's Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a "convicted criminal" and said Dhaka has requested India to extradite her, according to local media reports. Responding to questions from journalists after inaugurating a training workshop in…

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  8. India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article

    A convicted criminal: Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India

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