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Bangladesh law minister calls Sheikh Hasina a 'convicted criminal'

Bangladesh law minister calls Sheikh Hasina a 'convicted criminal'

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Bangladesh’s Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a “convicted criminal” and said Dhaka has formally requested her repatriation from India under the India‑Bangladesh extradition treaty, adding that the request will be pursued through due legal process. The Indian government has confirmed that it has received Bangladesh’s extradition requests concerning Ms Hasina, but it has not yet announced any decision on whether to hand her over.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Md Asaduzzaman said Dhaka had requested Hasina’s return under the extradition treaty with India and would follow due legal process

    — The Federal

  • 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 · 1 outlet

    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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Md Asaduzzaman said Dhaka had requested Hasina’s return under the extradition treaty with India and would follow due legal process

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  1. The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article

    Bangladesh law minister calls Sheikh Hasina a 'convicted criminal'

    Md Asaduzzaman said Dhaka had requested Hasina’s return under the extradition treaty with India and would follow due legal process

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  4. 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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