India Examining Bangladesh’s Request to Extradite Sheikh Hasina

Darwin, 27 November- India is currently reviewing Bangladesh’s request to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from power and sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

Addressing a weekly media briefing on Wednesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that New Delhi had received the request from Dhaka. He said the matter is being evaluated within India’s “ongoing judicial and internal legal processes.”
Indian news outlet NDTV reported the remarks.

Bangladesh first sought the extradition last December, following the conviction related to the killing of student protesters, and again earlier this month after the death sentence was finalized.

“Yes, we have received the request (for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition), and it is being examined as part of our judicial and internal legal procedures,” Jaiswal said. “We remain committed to supporting the best interests of the people of Bangladesh—including peace, democracy, inclusivity, and stability. We will stay constructively engaged with all stakeholders on this matter.”

Background: Death Sentence and Tribunal Rulings

In July 2024, amid anti-government protests, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity. Dhaka formally reached out to India twice—first in December and again this month—seeking her extradition.

The tribunal also convicted two of her close associates. Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal was sentenced to death, while former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun—who testified for the prosecution—received a five-year prison term.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s foreign affairs adviser M. Touhid Hossain said he does not expect India to respond within a week but hopes for an answer this time. Legal affairs adviser Asif Nazrul added that the interim government is also considering approaching the International Criminal Court in The Hague to bring back fugitives.