By Bangla Brief 21/08/24
Prisoner Exchange Agreement
Bangladesh and India signed an extradition treaty in 2013, which stipulates that if a person is sued or charged, or found guilty, he or she will be sent back to his country of origin through the court.
By Bangla Brief 21/08/24
Cases are being filed against Sheikh Hasina
Cases are being filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina one after another, which has raised the question of bringing her back to Bangladesh from India for the sake of trial and investigation. In particular, this is an important issue in the current political climate. In this regard, interim government’s foreign affairs adviser Tohid Hossain mentioned in an interview with a London-based news agency on August 15 that if the law ministry decides, a formal request will be made to the Indian government to bring him back to Bangladesh.
By Bangla Brief 21/08/24
Sheikh Hasina can apply for political asylum in India
In this situation, Sheikh Hasina can apply for political asylum in India, which may add a new dimension to Bangladesh-India relations later. This is a critical moment for India, where it will have to maintain its relations with its domestic allies with international diplomatic responsibilities.