INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Bangladesh has sent an official demand to India to extradite its previous prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who ran away to New Delhi in August
amidst student-led protests that ended her 15 years in power, according to the nations foreign affairs adviser.Ties between the south Asian
neighbours, who have strong trade and cultural links, have actually become filled considering that Hasina was ousted after violent
demonstrations versus her rule, and she took refuge throughout the border.Dhakas request to New Delhi came 2 weeks after India's foreign
secretary visited Bangladesh and the two countries said they hoped to clear the clouds and pursue constructive relations.We sent a note
verbale to the Indian government saying that the Bangladesh federal government wants [Hasina] back here for judicial procedure, Touhid
Hossain told reporters, describing diplomatic correspondence between the 2 countries
Hossain did not elaborate on the judicial process.Neither India's foreign ministry nor Hasinas boy, Sajeeb Wazed, instantly reacted to ask
for comment.We confirm that we have gotten a note verbale from the Bangladesh high commission today in connection with an extradition demand
At this time, we have no remark to use on this matter, the official representative of India's ministry of external affairs said.The head of
Bangladeshs interim government, the Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has demanded that India send Hasina back so that Bangladesh can attempt
her for what it says are criminal offenses versus protesters and her opponents, and criminal offenses she is implicated of dedicating during
her period over the previous 15 years.Yunus is likewise distressed with Hasina for criticising his administration from New Delhi.Hasina
deals with various charges including criminal activities against humanity, genocide and murder, among others
She denies the charges.Indias foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, visited Dhaka this month and repeated India's commitment to pursuing a useful
relationship with Bangladesh.New Delhi has actually stated that Hasina came to India at short notice for security factors and continues to
remain, without elaborating
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