- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) plans to deport former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who currently resides in India as an asylum seeker.
- Salahuddin Ahmed who serves as the party spokesperson explained that "the two nations will use their respective foreign ministries to assess our request which we will submit to Indian officials for her extradition to stand trial in Bangladesh."
Background on Sheikh Hasina
- Following student demonstrations Sheikh Hasina resigned from her role as Prime Minister. She has resided in India since her departure from Bangladesh in August 2024.
- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh has sentenced her to death for crimes against humanity. She has received multiple sentences for her various legal cases. Past requests have been made for her extradition. India has reportedly stated that it is considering Bangladesh's request.
Recent Political Context
- The BNP won the Bangladesh parliamentary elections which took place on Thursday. Tariq Rahman the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will lead the new government.
- The party issued its statement about Hasina because of the recent political developments that occurred in the country.
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