BNP announces to seek Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India after election victory

2026-02-14 - 05:36

DHAKA – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which secured a two-thirds majority in the recent general elections, has announced plans to formally seek the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India. BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed, elected from the Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency, said the party would pursue all legal avenues to ensure that Sheikh Hasina is brought back to face court proceedings. He made these remarks while talking to the reporters outside the party’s central office in Dhaka He stated that the matter would be taken up formally with the Indian government through diplomatic channels. Ahmed emphasized that the issue should be resolved between the foreign ministries of Bangladesh and India in accordance with international law. He added that the BNP government would press for her return so she could face trial in cases related to crimes against humanity. The BNP leadership said that seeking her extradition was necessary to uphold the country’s legal and judicial system and ensure accountability under the law. Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in India, has rejected the legitimacy of the recent elections, terming them a “drama.” The BNP, however, has reiterated that it will not compromise on the matter. Sheikh Hasina left Bangladesh in August 2024 following a mass uprising against her government. In November last year, a court in Dhaka handed her a death sentence in a case involving crimes against humanity. Who is Tarique Rahman? All You Need to Know about Bangladesh’s Incoming PM