New Delhi: India has refused to set a timeline for the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, saying that Dhaka’s request is still under legal examination.
Bangladesh has continued to press India for Hasina’s return as tensions over the issue remain. However, New Delhi has made it clear that the matter is being examined through the legal process and has not provided any specific date for a decision.
Sheikh Hasina, who left Bangladesh in August 2024 following widespread protests, has been living in India. The Bangladesh government has sought her extradition to face legal proceedings in her home country.
India’s decision to avoid giving a fixed timeline highlights the legal and diplomatic challenges surrounding the issue. The matter remains an important concern in relations between the two neighbouring countries.